Delaware State Police have released the identity of the teenage victim killed in Thursday’s Seaford shooting as 17-year-old Jacob Rinier Jr. from Laurel, Delaware.
Authorities have taken 19-year-old Omar Vidro-Pacheco into custody and issued an arrest warrant for 19-year-old Darrin West, both Seaford residents, on murder charges and additional offenses.
Officers responded to a reported vehicle accident in the 24000 block of German Road in Seaford around 8:45 p.m. on May 21, 2026. Upon arrival, they discovered the driver, Rinier, suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot injury and immediately began emergency medical treatment. Emergency responders transported the teenager to a local medical facility, where he succumbed to his wounds. A juvenile male riding as a passenger was also hospitalized for evaluation before being discharged.
Investigators determined that Rinier had scheduled a meeting with West and Vidro-Pacheco at the Concord Pond boat ramp for a narcotics deal. According to the investigation, West brandished a firearm during the encounter, aimed it at the vehicle, and fired at Rinier as the victim attempted to drive away. Rinier became unconscious while driving on German Road and subsequently crashed his vehicle.
Police officers discovered a Hyundai Sonata belonging to Vidro-Pacheco parked at the Concord Pond boat ramp, the location where the shooting took place. Officers encountered a man standing nearby, later identified as Vidro-Pacheco, and arrested him without resistance.
Following his transport to Troop 5, Vidro-Pacheco faced formal charges and appeared before Justice of the Peace Court 11. He was ordered held at the Delaware Department of Correction with bail set at $1,126,000 cash. His booking photograph is currently unavailable.
The charges against Vidro-Pacheco include:
- Murder First Degree (Felony)
- Attempt to Commit Robbery First Degree (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Conspiracy First Degree (Felony)
Police have secured an arrest warrant for West, who has not been apprehended and faces identical charges:
- Murder First Degree (Felony)
- Attempt to Commit Robbery First Degree (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Conspiracy First Degree (Felony)
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit remains actively engaged in this investigation. Investigators urge anyone with information regarding this case or West’s location to reach out to Detective B. McDerby at (302) 741-2821. Tips can also be submitted through private messages to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
Crime victims, witnesses, or families affected by sudden loss can access support through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center, which provides round-the-clock assistance via their toll-free helpline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). The Victim Services Unit can also be reached by email at [email protected].
