The Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Tyree Johnson of Harrington, Delaware, and 22-year-old Tymere Harmon of Dover, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses stemming from a shooting that occurred earlier this month near the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire Company.
On June 12, 2025, at approximately 7:14 p.m., troopers responded to the public access area adjacent to 359 Bay Avenue in Milford for a reported shooting. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 32-year-old man from Dover, Delaware, was attending a party at the pavilion behind the fire company when multiple masked suspects arrived and began firing multiple rounds at the attendees. As the victim attempted to flee, he was struck in the lower extremity. The suspects fled the area before police arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated, and later released.
Through investigative means, Troop 4 Criminal Investigation Detectives discovered the suspects fled in a light-colored Honda Accord with Delaware registration, and identified Tyree Johnson, and Tymere Harmon as 2 of the suspects involved in the shooting. Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance for any information that may lead their on-going efforts to identify the remaining suspects responsible for the shooting. The unknown suspects are described as wearing all black clothing and black ski masks. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.
On June 20, 2025, Dover Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the Honda, which was operated by Harmon. Harmon was taken into custody without incident, and transported to Troop 4, where he was charged with multiple crimes.
On June 25, 2025, members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force located Johnson walking with a black satchel across his upper body on West Street in Harrington. Detectives attempted to make contact with Johnson, who fled behind an apartment complex. While fleeing, Johnson discarded the black bag, and ran into a building. Johnson ultimately followed verbal commands, and exited the building, where he was taken into custody. A search of the black bag led to the discovery of a loaded Glock 17 firearm, an extended magazine, and ammunition. Johnson was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with multiple crimes.
Johnson was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $598,100 cash bond.
- Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 10 counts
- Reckless Endanger 1st Degree (Felony) – 9 counts
- Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony) – 2 counts
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
- Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree
- Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine
Harmon was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $101,000 cash bond.
- Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
- Reckless Endanger 1st Degree (Felony) – 10 counts
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, has information, or may be a victim regarding this case to contact Detective H. Lingo by calling 302-752-3864. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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