Wilmington Police request assistance of the public in identifying homicide suspect 
The Wilmington Police Department is asking for the assistance of the public in identifying a suspect in a January 31 homicide incident.
Investigators have recovered video footage of the suspect in the area prior to the homicide.
Footage can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S9PtCl5x0U.
Anyone who recognizes this individual or who has information about this case is encouraged to contact Detective Bill Ball at 302-576-3962, or 302-893-7565. You can also contact DELAWARE CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via their website: delawarecrimestoppers.org.
At approximately 8:57 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, a Wilmington Police officer was on patrol in the area of 2nd Street and Van Buren Street when multiple gunshots were heard in the area.
Arriving units located a victim in the 1100 block of Pleasant Street near the intersection of Van Buren Street. The victim, who has been identified as 59-year-old Wilmington resident Aracelio Cruz, was unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
This incident remains under investigation.
Address/Location
Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151
