UPDATE: ARREST MADE Dover Man’s Death Ruled a Homicide Following Autopsy
UPDATE: The Dover Police Department has charged Keith Landry (47) in connection with the death of Gerard Landry. Keith Landry was developed as a suspect during the investigation of the August 20th assault that resulted in the death of Gerard Landry on August 25th. On September 6th, the Dover Police Department and the U.S. Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force took Keith Landry into custody in the Hartly area without incident.
Keith Landry was committed to SCI on $50,000 cash bond on the following offenses:
-Manslaughter
-Possession of Deadly Weapon During Commission of Felony
Age: 47
Dover, DE
Incident/Complaint#: 50-19-26527
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 at 7:47PM
Location: Unit Block of Ann Avenue, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a possible homicide as the result of an incident that occurred on August 20th. At approximately 7:47PM, officers responded to the Unit Block of Ann Avenue for a report of an argument and a possible emergency medical situation. Upon arrival, Gerard Landry (39) was located with a severe head injury. Landry was transported to Kent General Hospital for treatment. Landry succumbed to his injury on August 25th, 2019. During the time Landry was hospitalized, it was unknown what had caused his head injury and Landry could not communicate with investigators or medical personnel as a result of his condition. Once an autopsy was completed, it was determined that Landry’s death was a homicide, with the injury being caused by another person.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delawarecrimestoppers.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.