NEW CASTLE, DE — The New Castle County Division of Police and the Criminal Investigation Unit Cold Case Squad say that victims and families of unsolved homicides are not forgotten and there are ongoing efforts to bring about a resolution to each case. Today, they are asking the public for information on the 2010 death of 21-year-old Laurian Cuffy.
Authorities stated that on March 23, 2010, at 11:45 p.m. Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the community of Garfield Park – New Castle regarding a shooting that had just occurred. Upon arrival, the victim, Laurian Cuffy was found lying on the ground near a residence on Chase Avenue and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
If you have any information regarding this case, contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly: Detective Jeffrey Sendek: Jeffrey.Sendek@newcastlede.gov (302) 395-8130. Any information could potentially be used to bring criminals to justice and provide peace for families who have lost their loved ones.
Officials say that a standing, cash reward is offered in exchange for information deemed to benefit the investigation or lead to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for committing the crime. Citizens can submit a tip via the department’s website at http://www.nccpd.com, or (IM) on the New Castle County Division of Police Facebook page. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or submit a tip online at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.
Information is subject to change at any time as additional details may emerge. Information, a criminal complaint, or an arrest is not a declaration of guilt. A suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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