Tyaire Bright

SALISBURY, Md. – The murder investigation in the death of 18-year-old Corey Mumford has led to the arrest of another man. During the investigation, Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Delaware State Police searched a home on Johnson Road in Salisbury. 

Investigators say they found a privately made AR style rifle at the home. Further investigation revealed the weapon reportedly belonged to Tyaire Bright. He is a felon previously convicted for armed robbery, according to police. 

Bright was arrested and charged with the following:

Rifle/Shotgun Possession with Felony Conviction 

Regulated Firearm: Illegal Possession 

Firearm Possession with Felony Conviction 

Rifle/Shotgun Possession-Disqualified Person 

Illegal Possession Ammunition

Police say the suspect in Mumford’s killing, Jhalir Henry, was also found and arrested there on a warrant for murder. Henry is currently awaiting extradition to Delaware. 

Bright was released on an unsecured bond. No charges in relation to the death of Mumford have been filed.

 

Digital Content Producer

Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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