New Castle County police have launched a homicide investigation following a late-night emergency call to a Wellington Woods neighborhood residence.
Law enforcement officials were dispatched to the unit block of Three Rivers Court in Newark around 11:45 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, after receiving reports of CPR being performed at the location.
When police arrived at the scene, they made contact with David Lewis, age 29, who told investigators he had departed from the home earlier that evening.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the death or the identity of the victim as the investigation remains ongoing.
The incident occurred in the Wellington Woods community, located in the 19702 zip code area of Newark.
