Murder-Suicide Under Investigation Near Harrington

State of DE - The Delaware State Police are investigating a murder-suicide that happened early Wednesday morning near Harrington, Delaware.

On August 26, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., troopers responded to the 200 block of Whiteleysburg Road near Harrington for a report of two unresponsive people in a ditch.

When troopers arrived, they found a 62-year-old man with a gunshot wound. They also found a 36-year-old man with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names are being withheld until their families are notified.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case. Detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone with information can contact Detective A. Bluto by calling (302) 741-2859. Tips can also be sent through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Anyone struggling with thoughts of suicide can call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at any time.