Teenager, man shot and killed in Belvedere

Monday, June 18, 2018
BELVEDERE, Del. (WPVI) -- A 15-year-old girl and 35-year-old man were shot and killed in Belvedere early Sunday morning.

New Castle County Police were called at 1:27 a.m. to the unit block of Lloyd Street for the report of a shooting.
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Arriving officers found 15-year-old Doris Dorsey inside a vehicle; 35-year-old Vincent Dimenco was located a short distance away.

Police said both suffered gunshot wounds. They were pronounced dead a short time later by paramedics.

Police said the shooting occurred in front Dorsey home, as 15-year-old Doris Dorsey's father was outside talking to Dimenco.

15 year old and family friend killed in Delaware


According to investigators, when gunfire erupted the father ran from the scene.
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Neighbors said they heard the gunfire and claimed they were shocked to hear about the crime and had no idea what spurred it.



Investigators said DiMenco was a friend of Dorsey's mother.

Detectives from the New Castle County Police Homicide Squad are investigating. No information has been released on a suspect.

A reward of up to $10,000 is available to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of those responsible.
Anyone with information should contact Detective Reid at 302-395-8110 or by e-mail at EJReid@nccde.org or by calling New Castle County Police non-emergency number at 302-573-2800 or via messenger on Facebook.
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Teenager, man shot and killed in Delaware

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