DUNLEITH, DE — New Castle County Police are investigating an alleged murder-suicide that left one person dead and another injured in the quiet neighborhood of Dunleith.
On the morning of November 29, 2024, at roughly 9:10 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 400 block of Bethune Drive. Upon arrival, they found two individuals in the yard of a residence. A 46-year-old woman, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, was promptly transported to Christiana Hospital, where she remains in stable condition. The second individual, identified as 30-year-old Ciarre Hall, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following an investigation led by detectives from the Major Crimes Unit, authorities allege that Hall confronted his mother over personal matters before shooting her multiple times. Police say that Hall then turned the firearm on himself. The Medical Examiner’s Office later ruled Hall’s death as a suicide and confirmed it resulted from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Officials emphasize that investigations of this nature are complex, and details may evolve as new evidence becomes available. A spokesperson for the New Castle County Division of Police encouraged community members impacted by this or similar incidents to seek support through their Victim Services Unit, which can be reached at (302) 395-8000.
This incident serves as a tragic reminder of the many lives affected by violent acts. Authorities continue to urge anyone in crisis or aware of others in need of assistance to reach out to supportive resources available in the community.
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