UPDATE 10/03/2024 – The Dover Police Department has arrested Alexander Singletary, 21, of Smyrna, for the death of 50-year-old Barry Best of Dover. Through their investigation, Detectives identified Singletary as the suspect responsible for the shooting that occurred on 09/30/24.(Original release below)
On 10/02/2024, the Dover Police Department’s Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of New Castle Avenue Dover, DE. As a result of the search warrant, Singletary was taken into custody without incident. Jaylan Koroma, 18, of Dover, was also taken into custody during this search warrant for charges unrelated to the homicide. During a search of the home Detectives located 2 handguns.
Both suspects were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned.
Singletary was committed to SCI on $1,060,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Murder in the First Degree
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited(3x)
Koroma was committed to SCI on $2,000 secured bail on the following charge:
-Non Compliance with Bond
Both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Smyrna, DE
Dover, DE
**ORIGINAL RELEASE**
Incident Number:Â 50-24-36372
Date/Time: Monday, September 30th, 2024 at 3:46 p.m.
Location: Unit Block of South Governors Avenue, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting, that resulted in the death of a 50-year-old Dover man. The investigation began at 3:46 p.m. when the Dover Police Department received the report of shots fired in the unit block of South Governors Avenue. Officers responded and located the victim, who had sustained several gun shot wounds to his upper body. The victim was transported to an area hospital and later airlifted to Christiana Hospital for additional treatment. Sadly, the victim died as a result of the injuries sustained during this incident.
The victims name is being withheld until the family is notified.
There are no additional leads at this time.
This 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 www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
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