Delaware State Police Arrest Georgetown Man for Manslaughter

Betsy PricePolice & Fire, RSS

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 18th, 2022

Delaware State Police have arrested Jordan Walls, 26 of Georgetown, DE, in connection with a homicide that occurred last night.

On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at approximately 6:07 p.m., troopers responded to the 22000 block of Deep Branch Road, Georgetown for a report of a female subject shot. Upon arrival a 54-year-old female victim was located inside of the residence with a gunshot wound. The victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to next of kin.

Further investigation determined Jordan Walls was showing the victim his weapon at the residence and a gunshot was fired. Troopers recovered a 20-gauge shotgun at scene.

Walls was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 4 where he was charged with the following crimes:

  • Manslaughter (Felony)
  • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

Walls was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $120,000 cash bond.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective Bluto with the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit by calling 302-741-2859. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delawarecrimestoppersweb.com .

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline 1-800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected]

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 051822 1455

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