Three face homicide charges in October Seaford home invasion
SEAFORD, Del. – Three people have been charged in an October home invasion in Seaford, Delaware. Delaware State Police have arrested 20-year-old Trent Ingalls of Milford, a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old, both from Seaford. All three are facing murder and related charges in the case.
Police say on October 11, 2022, they responded to a home invasion on West Stein Highway. They say two residents were struck by gunfire. One of those residents, 19-year-old Carl Pedone, Jr. died from his injuries. A 19-year-old woman recovered from her injuries.
Authorities say the investigation determined five suspects made forced entry through the rear door of the residence. Once inside, the suspects brandished handguns and went directly to the victim’s bedroom where he and the female victim were located, and demanded an unknown item. The male victim was shot inside his bedroom and the female victim was shot seated on a chair in the same room. Also, inside the residence at the time of this incident was an infant child and two other adults. They were not injured during the incident.
They say Trent Ingalls and the two juvenile males were identified as the suspects. On April 24, 2023, Trent Ingalls and the 17-year-old juvenile male were indicted by a Sussex County Grand Jury for murder. On April 26, 2023, the 17-year-old juvenile male was located at his residence and taken into custody without incident. On April 27, 2023, Trent Ingalls was stopped by the Vermont State Police in the area of Rutland, Vermont, and was taken into custody without incident. Ingalls is pending extradition. Also on April 26th, 2023, the 15-year-old juvenile male turned himself into Troop 5.
Two suspects have not been identified at this time.
Anyone with information should call Police at 302-741-2859.
