Assault at 00 BLOCK OF BALFOUR AVE on 04/29/2026 8:19 AM
Type: Assault
Date: 04/29/2026 8:19 AM
Description: Assault/TBH/Menacing. Offensive Touching. Offensive Touching/Other Assaults/Non-Aggravated. Occurred Location: Residence/Home/Garage. Department: New Castle County Police Department
Address: 00 BLOCK OF BALFOUR AVE, CLAYMONT, DE
Case Number: 2026-00032778
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37Cause of Death
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The victim, along with his girlfriend and son were in the residence. At approximately 8:30 PM., the suspects came in the front door of the residence and confronted the victims. The child received non-life threatening injuries. After a struggle, the victim was shot multiple times causing his death.Agency
New Castle PD