UPDATE: Second Suspect Apprehended in Shooting of Seaford Teen
UPDATE: The Delaware State Police (DSP) have apprehended a second suspect wanted in connection with the killing of a Seaford teen.
Nineteen-year-old Darrin West of Seaford was taken into custody in Maryland on Wednesday, May 27, with assistance from the Salisbury Police Department and the Maryland State Police. He is currently being held pending extradition. Upon his return to Delaware, police say West will be charged with first degree murder, attempt to commit first degree robbery, first degree conspiracy, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
WMDT previously reported West’s alleged involvement in a traffic stop in Millsboro in Dec. 2025, after which he was charged with gun felonies and possession of marijuana by a person under the age of 21.
The DSP Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective B. McDerby at (302) 741-2821. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police(Opens in a new window.) or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers(Opens in a new window.) at (800) 847-3333.
SEAFORD, Del. – Delaware State Police have arrested one man and are searching for another in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old Laurel teen in Seaford on Friday, authorities said.
Police identified the victim as Jacob Rinier Jr., who was found suffering from a gunshot wound after a crash on German Road around 8:45 p.m. Thursday. Troopers responded to the area near the Concord Pond boat ramp and attempted lifesaving measures before Rinier was taken to a hospital, where he later died. A juvenile passenger in the vehicle was treated and released.
Investigators said Rinier had arranged to meet 19-year-olds Omar Vidro-Pacheco and Darrin West, both of Seaford, for what detectives described as a drug transaction. During the encounter, police allege West pulled out a handgun and fired into the vehicle as Rinier attempted to drive away. Authorities said Rinier lost consciousness shortly afterward, causing the crash.
Vidro-Pacheco has been arrested and charged with first degree murder and related offenses, according to Delaware State Police. An arrest warrant has also been issued for West, who remains at large.
The homicide investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Delaware State Police detectives or Delaware Crime Stoppers.
This article was originally published on May 24 at 7:09 a.m.
