Middletown Radio

Newport– The Delaware State Police have arrested a 15 year-old suspect in connection with a homicide that occurred on February 15, 2020.

The investigation began on February 15, 2020, at approximately 9:56 p.m., when the Newport Police Department and Troopers were dispatched to the unit block of Bennett Court, for a report of a shooting at an apartment.  Upon their arrival, police located a 15-year-old female gunshot victim at the residence where she was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Through investigative measures, detectives were able to identify 15 year-old Angelise Merced of Elsmere as a suspect. On April 13, 2020, Merced was charged with the following crimes:

• Manslaughter (felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (felony)

Merced turned herself in at Delaware State Police Troop 6 and was processed and arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11. Merced was committed to New Castle County Detention Center on $130,000.00 cash bond.

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If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..