WILMINGTON, DE — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for the 2023 murder and robbery of Dennis Davis in Wilmington, Delaware.
Deontay Willingham, 35, of Bridgeton, New Jersey, this week pled guilty to Murder Second Degree, Robbery Second Degree, and two counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. On April 9, he received his sentence following an investigation led by the Wilmington Police Department.
The incident occurred on June 11, 2023, when Willingham approached Davis, 37, near East 23rd Street and North Market Street under the guise of conversation. Without provocation, Willingham shot Davis twice before stealing a necklace pendant from him. Davis was transported to Christiana Hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
“I am deeply grateful to our prosecutors and the Wilmington Police Department for their hard work and dedication to this case,” stated Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “Justice has been served, although we know nothing can bring back the life that was stolen by senseless gun violence. Our hearts are with the victim’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
Chief Wilfredo Campos echoed these sentiments, saying, “This lengthy prison sentence reflects the diligence and dedication of both our detectives and our partners at the Delaware Department of Justice. I appreciate everyone’s efforts to hold this violent offender accountable, and to deliver justice on behalf of the victim and his family.”
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