Man charged with killing woman at a Delaware motel

Friday, June 2, 2017
DOVER, Del. (WPVI) -- Police say they have arrested a man who fatally shot a woman inside a Delaware motel room.

Darren Weiford, 21, is charged with murder in the death of 20-year-old Amber Buckler and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

The shooting happened Thursday at the First State Inn in Dover.

Authorities say Buckler was found with a single gunshot wound to the upper torso, and pronounced dead at the scene.
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Dover police Master Cpl. Mark Hoffman says the shooting was isolated and is believed to be domestic related.

It's unclear if Weiford has a lawyer.



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