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Elijah Kellum

Case from Dover, DE dated Apr 14, 2024

Victim Details

Elijah Kellum

Male

Black / African American

Dover

DE

2024-04-14

15

Elijah

Kellum

Yes

07/24/2026

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Elijah Kellum, a 15-year-old Black male from Dover, Delaware, was killed on the night of April 14, 2024, after gunfire erupted near South Governors Avenue and West Reed Street in Dover. Police said the call came in at about 8:33 p.m., sending officers to the area where they found Elijah suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, turning what began as an evening walk through the neighborhood into a homicide investigation.

According to police accounts, Elijah had be ...
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  • The News Journal: Police name Dover teen who was fatally shot on April 14, suspect in custody
  • April 22, 2024 – City of Dover Police Department
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    Has anyone else been following the case of Elijah Kellum in Dover? I'm particularly curious about th... ...Read More
    08/14/2024
    I've been following the case of Elijah Kellum, and it's truly devastating to see another young life ... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else looked into the broader issue of youth violence in Dover? It's truly upsetting to se... ...Read More
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