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Suspect Arrested* Delaware State Police Investigating Attempted Murder in Lewes
Delaware State Police Detectives have arrested 18-year-old Lewis M. Cameron of Hyattsville, Maryland, for attempted murder on Friday.
On October 8, 2023, at approximately 6:01 p.m., troopers responded to a residence located on the 31000 block of Maple Court in Lewes for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived on the scene, they located a 29-year-old man from Millsboro in front of the residence with multiple gunshot wounds. Through investigative means, detectives identified Lewis M. Cameron as the suspect in the shooting.
On May 10, 2024, Cameron was extradited to Delaware from Maryland. He was taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the following crimes:
- Attempted 1st Degree Murder (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Cameron was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $1,209,100 cash bond.
The Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective M. Csapo by calling 302-741-2729. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
