Suspect Wanted in Attempted Murder Investigation in Lewes

Lewis M. Cameron

(Courtesy: Delaware State Police)

LEWES, Del. - State police say they are searching for 18-year-old Lewis M. Cameron after a man was shot.

Delaware State Police say on Oct. 8 around 6 p.m., troopers responded to a home on the 31000 block of Maple Court in Lewes for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they reportedly found a 29-year-old Millsboro man in front of the home with multiple gunshot wounds. Troopers immediately gave medical care to the victim, and he was transported by ambulance to an area hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Troopers say through investigative means, 18-year-old Lewis M. Cameron of Hyattsville, Maryland, was identified as a suspect in the shooting.

The Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Attempts to locate Cameron have been unsuccessful and detectives are seeking the community’s help with locating him. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding Cameron’s whereabouts or the shooting to contact Detective M. Csapo by calling 302-741-2729. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.