The Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Tyree Johnson of Harrington, Delaware, and 22-year-old Tymere Harmon of Dover, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses stemming from a shooting that occurred earlier this month near the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire Company.
On June 12, at approximately 7:14 PM, troopers responded to the public access area adjacent to 359 Bay Avenue in Milford for a reported shooting. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 32-year-old man from Dover, Delaware, was attending a party at the pavilion behind the fire company when multiple masked suspects arrived and began firing multiple rounds at the attendees. As the victim attempted to flee, he was struck in the lower extremity. The suspects fled the area before police arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated, and later released.
Through investigative means, Troop 4 Criminal Investigation Detectives discovered the suspects fled in a light-colored Honda Accord with Delaware registration, and the two were identified as suspects involved in the shooting.
Detectives sought the public’s assistance releasing a description of two men in all black clothing and black ski masks.
On June 20, 2025, Dover Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a Honda, which was operated by Harmon. The vehicle was identified as the possible vehicle used it the shooting. Harmon was taken into custody without incident, and transported to Troop 4, where he was charged with multiple crimes.
On June 25, 2025, members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force located Johnson walking with a black satchel across his upper body on West Street in Harrington. Detectives attempted to make contact with Johnson, who fled behind an apartment complex. While fleeing, Johnson discarded the black bag,and ran into a building. Johnson ultimately followed verbal commands, and exited the building, where he was taken into custody. A search of the black bag led to the discovery of a loaded Glock 17 firearm, an extended magazine, and ammunition. Johnson was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with multiple crimes.
Johnson was charged with first degree assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, reckless endangering I the first degree, carrying a concealed firearm, conspiracy second degree, resisting arrest, criminal trespass second degree and possession of a large capacity magazine. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $598,100 cash bond.
Harmon was charged with first degree assault, reckless endangering and conspiracy in the second degree. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $101,000 cash bond.
Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, has information, or may be a victim regarding this case to contact Detective H. Lingo by calling 302-752-3864. 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.
