Delaware State Police have taken into custody a 62-year-old Milton resident in connection with a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a 47-year-old man.
Myron Savage was apprehended and charged with first-degree murder after authorities responded to a shooting incident on April 11, 2026, around 5:30 p.m. in the 20000 block of Forest Road in Milton. Officers arriving at the scene discovered the victim with gunshot injuries, and he was declared deceased on site.
Following their investigation, detectives identified Savage as the shooter and secured an arrest warrant. Law enforcement located and arrested Savage the following day, April 12, 2026, in Harrington without any complications.
After being transported to Troop 3, Savage faced arraignment at Justice of the Peace Court 3 and received charges including first-degree murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He remains incarcerated at Sussex Correctional Institution with bail set at $1,060,000 cash.
The investigation remains active under the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit. Authorities encourage anyone with relevant information to reach out to Detective A. Bluto at 302-741-2859. Tips can also be submitted through private messages to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Support services are available for crime victims, witnesses, or families affected by sudden loss through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center. Their 24-hour helpline can be reached at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461), or via email at [email protected].
