Arrest in Wilmington, Delaware basement murder

WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- Wilmington police have made progress in a murder investigation from last week.

They say 18-year-old Taushia Mitchell has been arrested for killing 29-year-old James Rogers in a home on the 500 block of West 4th Street.

Rogers was found shot in the head on July 23rd in the basement of the home.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities say after the killing, Mitchell stole the victim's car.

He was taken into custody in New York City and is expected to face extradition next week to Delaware.