A man was stabbed to death outside a New Castle County, Delaware, motel Sunday afternoon. On Monday night, Delaware State Police named a suspect in the killing.
State troopers responded to the Superlodge at 1213 West Avenue in New Castle around 2:45 p.m. to find a 45-year-old man stabbed in his chest, Delaware State Police said.
Medics rushed the man to a hospital where he later died, troopers said.
Police didn't immediately identify the New Castle man since his family had yet to be notified.
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On Monday night, state police said that they had issued an arrest warrant for Frank Deshields. The 52-year-old New Castle man is accused of first-degree murder and weapons charges, police said.
Investigators asked witnesses to call Detective Daniel Grassi at 302-365-8441 or submit a private message on the state police Facebook page. Tips can also be submitted though Crime Stoppers online or by calling 1-800-TIP-3333.
