Hunter, 74, shoots mother of five in Delaware after 'mistaking her for a deer'

Walter Moorhead, 74, was arrested on manslaughter charges(Image: Delaware State Police) An elderly hunter in Delaware shot a mother of five dead after mistaking her for a deer as she walked through a field, police said. 74-year-old Walter Moorhead was …

Hunter allegedly killed woman he mistook for deer in Delaware

ELLENDALE, Del. -- A 74-year-old hunter has been arrested and charged in a homicide investigation in which police allege he fatally shot a woman in Delaware whom he allegedly mistook for a deer. Walter Moorhead of Salisbury, Maryland, was charged with …

Delaware deer hunter charged after fatally shooting woman he mistook for deer

A deer hunter fatally shot a woman walking through a field in Delaware after mistaking her for a deer, according to state police. The hunter has been charged with manslaughter. The shooting happened at about 7:40 p.m. on Friday in an open field near South …

Man injures 2 Delaware State Troopers while resisting arrest, police say

Two Delaware State Troopers were injured after a man resisted arrest in New Castle on Saturday evening, police said Sunday. The incident occurred at around 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, in the area of North Dupont Highway and Hessler Boulevard, police said …

The Pirates Festival takes over Delaware County

Johns Hopkins Wraps up Villanova/Delaware Invitational

Via Johns Hopkins University Athletics, 39m ago NEWARK, DE – Johns Hopkins wrapped up play at the Villanova/Delaware Invitational Saturday with matches against Cornell and Villanova. In singles’ matches versus Cornell Lia Melvin grabbed a tight 7-5, 7- …

Virginia hosts Delaware in Week 4

Delaware (2-1) at Virginia (2-1), Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. EDT. Opening Line: Virginia by 20.5. Against the spread: Virginia 2-1, Delaware 3-0. How to watch: ACC Network Key stats Virginia Offense Overall: 411 yards per game (66th in FBS) Passing: 193.7 yards …

Delaware Primary results and midterm predictions

Host Sarah Bloomquist and Panel discuss the results from the Delaware primary and weigh in on Republican challenger Joe Arminio's remarks Follow 6abc on Google 6abc Studios (WPVI) -- Host Sarah Bloomquist and Panel discuss the results from the primary …

Maryland man charged with fatally shooting woman he mistook for deer in Delaware

Delaware State Police arrested a Maryland man accused of fatally shooting a woman who he said he believed was a deer, officials said Saturday. Walter Moorhead, 74, of Salisbury, Maryland, is facing manslaughter, possession of a firearm during a felony …

Maryland hunter charged with manslaughter after fatally shooting Delaware woman he mistook for deer

Maryland hunter charged in fatal shooting of Delaware woman mistaken for deer DELAWARE - A Maryland man faces manslaughter and reckless endangerment charges after allegedly shooting and killing a woman he mistook for a deer in Sussex County, according to …