Ex-boyfriend charged with murdering Wilmington woman, 21
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (8/18/2016) A 21-year-old woman found dead in a trash receptacle has been identified and her death ruled a homicide, Wilmington police said this afternoon.
Her body was found Wednesday in the 800 block of E. 22nd St.
Police said Miprecious L. Hoskins, of Wilmington, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.
According to reports from the scene, police took a man into custody earlier today.
Police said a home in the 2100 block of N. Locust St. was searched regarding a person of interest, but no charges have been reported.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Thomas Curley at 302-576-3625 or the Homicide Hotline at 302-576-3939, where information can lead to a $10,000 reward.
Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.