On December 21, 2020 at approximately 3:24 p.m., police responded to the 200 block of North Dupont Street in reference to a shooting incident that had occurred. Officers located 46-year-old Michael Parker, who had been shot and later succumbed to his injuries.

This investigation remains ongoing, and investigators are asking the public for assistance.

Anyone with information about this cold case investigation is encouraged to contact the Wilmington Police Department’s Cold Case Unit.

You can reach The Cold Case Unit office at (302) 576-3937 or contact Sgt. Thomas Curley at (302) 576-3625 or Thomas.Curley@cj.state.de.us.

The Unit typically handles cases that have remained unsolved after a year, and after all investigative leads have been exhausted by the primary investigator. Members of the Cold Case Unit work tirelessly to pursue new leads in these cases, and to deliver justice on behalf of those who have been affected by crime. You can also provide information to Delaware Crime Stoppers at ‪1-800-TIP-3333 or ‪delawarecrimestoppers.org.