Marking an eleven-year search for justice, the New Castle County Police are renewing their plea to the public for information concerning the unsolved homicide of Nicholas "Nick" Riley. Riley, a 30-year-old man, was found fatally shot on December 20th, 2014, inside a suspicious vehicle at Woodland Apartments on Lowery Drive, Wilmington, DE. As noted in a social media post by the New Castle County Police, investigators have continued to petition the community for assistance in bringing closure to this case.
According to details released by the police, the incident occurred on a Saturday afternoon, and upon their arrival, officers discovered the lifeless body of Riley with a gunshot wound. Having faced the gun's violence with fatal consequence at the young age of 30, Riley's case has since been a cold reminder of unresolved grief. The other male who was in the vehicle with Riley survived the incident and was transported to the hospital. The police urge anyone with knowledge regarding this cold case to come forward and provide information which might assist in solving it.
In an effort to entice potential informants, the police have highlighted that the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit's Cold Case Unit is dedicated to these unsolved mysteries. Seeking to mend the fabric of communities torn apart by such unresolved crimes, the police department ensures that the victims and their families are not forgotten. Drawing on the community's collective conscience, they call on those who might help in piecing together the final moments of Riley's life to reach out. They have pointed out that the Victim Services Unit is available to offer support to those affected by violent crimes or sudden loss, which can be contacted at (302)395-8000.
For individuals preferring to maintain anonymity while supporting the cause of justice, Delaware Crime Stoppers provides a safe avenue. They offer up to $5,000 as cash reward for anonymous tips leading to an arrest, a much-needed incentive for silence breakers in the path toward justice. Tips can be submitted to Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIP-3333, visiting their website, or using the P3 Tips mobile app. As the police department renews efforts, the resolution of Nicholas Riley's untimely end still hangs in the balance, waiting on the goodwill of the community and the persistence of law enforcement.
