NEW CASTLE, DE – Police are searching for a man wanted for the murder of a 45-year-old New Castle man outside a motel this weekend.
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is seeking assistance locating Frank Deshields, 52, of New Castle for a homicide that occurred Sunday afternoon outside a New Castle area motel.
“On April 10, 2022, at approximately 2:42 p.m., troopers responded to The Super Lodge located at 1213 West Avenue, New Castle, for a reported stabbing,” DSP said. “Responding troopers found the victim, a 45-year-old New Castle man, outside the motel suffering from an apparent stab wound to his upper torso area. He was transported to an area hospital by EMS, where he was pronounced deceased.”
Through their investigation, police determined Frank Deshields was the suspect in this homicide.
On April 11, 2022, an arrest warrant was obtained for Deshields for Murder First Degree and weapon charges. Frank Deshields is described as a black male, 5’09”, 200 lbs., brown eyes, bald head, beard and mustache. Deshields may currently be in the New Castle area.