Burglary suspect dies after being shot inside Delaware home

Wednesday, June 13, 2018
PIKE CREEK, Del. (WPVI) -- Police in Delaware say a burglary suspect who was shot after illegally entering a home has died.

The suspect has been identified as 20-year-old Elijah Gordy-Stith.

Flashing lights, police and ambulances filled the 1100 block of Flint Hill Monday night.
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The investigation focused on what led to gunshots inside.

New Castle County Police Michel Eckerd said, "The homeowner was in the garage when he heard a suspicious noise and he contacted the family members that should've been in the house and he got concerned that it wasn't them."

Police say being overly cautious, he grabbed a firearm and decided to investigate. And when he did, he found Gordy-Stith hiding and an altercation ensued and shots were fired.



Investigators say Gordy-Stith was not a family member but someone they knew. He was taken to an area hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead.

Danielle Gentile, a neighbor said, "They seem really nice, very nice people so that does surprise me."
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Another neighbor added, "If someone broke into your house, you're going to react for your safety."

There are no official charges filed against anyone involved in the shooting.
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