In the quiet neighborhood of Dellwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, the evening of June 9, 2020, was shattered by a discovery that would leave a family heartbroken and a community searching for answers. On that Tuesday, at approximately 10:00 p.m., police responded to a call about a car that had veered off the road in the 1000 block of Keelen Drive and struck a tree. Inside the vehicle, slumped in the driver's seat, was 32-year-old Delaney Jamahl Worthy.
He had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
Delaney, known to his loved ones as 'DJ,' was a father and a cherished member of his family. The initial investigation by the North County Police Cooperative quickly indicated that this was no mere traffic accident, and the case was classified as a homicide. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was called in to lead the investigation into the young man's death.
As investigators began to piece together the events of that tragic night, they appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the person or persons responsible for Delaney's murder. A GoFundMe campaign was established to assist his family with funeral expenses. Despite the ongoing investigation and the efforts of law enforcement, no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the shooting, and no arrests have been announced. The case remains an open and active investigation, with authorities urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward.
