UPDATE: One Dover home invasion suspect arrested, one still sought
State Police say they have arrested one suspect in a Dover homicide that left two people dead, and one injured over the weekend.
Delaware State Police say on Sunday night around 8:00 PM, 23-year-old Matthew Harrington, of Philadelphia, turned himself in to the Buckingham Township Police Department, in Pennsylvania. He is reportedly currently in the Bucks County Correctional Facility, awaiting extradition back to Delaware.
Harrington was wanted in connection to a Saturday morning home invasion, that happened on John Clark Road, in Rodney Village, in Dover. Three people were shot during the incident, a Philadelphia woman, and a Dover father and son, according to Police. The woman, and the Dover father reportedly died from injuries.
47 ABC has also confirmed with police that the female victim reportedly traveled with Shabazz and Harrington from Philadelphia to Dover. No word yet on the relationship of the suspects and the victims, however police say the incident was not a random act.
Police say as their investigation continues, they continue to search for 21-year-old Saleem Shabazz, also of Philadelphia. He is considered armed and dangerous, and may be in a four door dark colored SUV. Shabazz is described by Police as a man standing 6′ tall, weighing between 150 and 160 pounds, with a slim build, last seen wearing dark colored clothing, and armed with a handgun. He is wanted on a slew of offenses, including murder, assault, and attempted robbery.
Anyone with information about the incident, or Shabazz’s whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1 or contact Detective D. Grassi at 302-365-8441. Tips can also be sent through the Tip Submit website, or via text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword DSP.
