Suspects identified in deadly home invasion

Troopers in Delaware are asking the public’s help in locating Saleem Shabazz, 21, of Philadelphia, Pa., and Matthew Harrington, 23, of Philadelphia, for their connection to a Dover-area home invasion where a man and woman were shot and killed.

The Delaware State Police homicide unit continues to investigate why the pair allegedly invaded a home and fatally shot a 52-year-old man and later an 18-year-old woman.

Authorities say Shabazz and Harrington are considered armed and dangerous. According to police, the suspect’s vehicle may be described as a four door dark colored SUV.

Police say Shabazz is described as a black male, approximately 6’00” tall, weighing 150-160 lbs., with a slim build wearing dark clothing armed with unknown type of handgun.

Police say Harrington is described as a white male, approximately 5’09’ to 5’10” tall weighing 150 lbs. with a slim build wearing dark clothing armed with unknown type of handgun.

Both men are currently wanted for first degree Murder, two counts of Attempted Robbery, first degree Assault, six counts of Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, two counts of first degree Burglary, and first and second degree Conspiracy.

Police ask anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of the suspects, they are asked to call 9-1-1  or contact Detective D. Grassi at 302-365-8441. 

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”