Delaware State Police arrest suspect in fatal Seaford shooting

SEAFORD, Del. – Delaware State Police have arrested a Seaford man in connection with a homicide earlier this month.

The incident took place at around 4:30 p.m. on March 12th at Nutter Park in Seaford. At the scene, officers found 23-year-old Schweitzer Dessin suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Dessin was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died as a result of his injuries.

Two other victims, ages 19 and 21, reportedly self-transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Further investigation led police to identify the suspect as 23-year-old Johnathan Dugazon, who was arrested by Seaford Police on Monday. He was held at SCI on an over $2 million cash bond for first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, five counts of possession of a firearm/destructive weapon if previously convicted of a felony, carrying a concealed a deadly weapon, three counts of first degree reckless endangering, and two counts of noncompliance with conditions of recognizance bond or conditions.