Hunter Charged with Manslaughter in Delaware After Fatal Shooting Mistake
A 74-year-old hunter in Ellendale, Delaware, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter after he fatally shot a 39-year-old woman, mistaking her for a deer while hunting.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 21, 2026 —
ELLENDALE, Delaware – Authorities in Delaware have arrested a 74-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old woman. The incident occurred in Ellendale, where the hunter is alleged to have mistaken the woman for a deer while engaged in hunting activities.
The hunter has been charged with manslaughter, according to law enforcement officials. The circumstances leading to the shooting indicate that the woman was mistakenly identified as game. The specific date of the incident was not provided.
Details regarding the exact location within Ellendale where the shooting took place were not immediately available. Information concerning the investigation’s timeline or any preliminary findings beyond the charge of manslaughter has also not been disclosed.
The 39-year-old victim’s identity has not been publicly released by authorities as of this report. Investigations into the events are ongoing.
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