Howard Watkins

Murdered
Case Description
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In the early hours of August 31, 2014, Wilmington Police responded to reports of a shooting near 27th and Tatnall Streets. Upon arrival, officers discovered 33-year-old Howard Watkins suffering from gunshot wounds. He was promptly transported to Christiana Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The case remained unsolved for several years until a breakthrough in 2019. Detective Joe Miller, along with the Wilmington Police Department's Cold Case Unit and the assistance of AT ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Howard Watkins

    Male

    Black / African American

    Wilmington

    DE

    2014-08-31

    33

    Howard

    Watkins

    Yes

    11/30/2024

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