Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Gregory Painter
Gender : Male
Age : 44
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/01/2025
Location : 28000 block of W Springside Drive
City : Milton
County : Sussex
State : Delaware
Agency : Delaware State Police
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Delaware State Police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on W Springside Drive. Upon arrival, troopers encountered 44-year-old Gregory Painter, who allegedly charged at them with a knife. Troopers opened fire, fatally shooting him. Authorities stated that Painter refused verbal commands and advanced aggressively. The Delaware Division of Forensic Science will conduct an autopsy, and an investigation by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is ongoing.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.capegazette.com/article/police-suspect-shot-after-charging-knife-cool-springs/290516
https://firststateupdate.com/2025/05/knife-wielding-man-fatally-shot-by-troopers/
https://www.coasttv.com/news/update-troopers-shoot-and-kill-man-after-alleged-knife-confrontation-in-milton/article_23ddb02c-d031-4500-8f47-44f7a90cdfdf.html
https://dsp.delaware.gov/2025/05/04/update-suspect-identified-state-police-detectives-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-milton/
