Police name suspect in Chestnut Hills Estates slaying

New Castle County police investigate shooting in Chestnut Hill Estates. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Kalif Reeves (Photo: New Castle County police)

OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (3/24/2018) New Castle County police have identified a suspect in the slaying of a 22-year-old man earlier this month in the Chestnut Hills Estates community.

The victim, William Laws, was found early March 9 at the Malvern Road and Augusta Drive intersection with a gunshot wound in his torso. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

On Friday, police said they are searching for 20-year-old Kalif Reeves in connection with the shooting.

Police said the FBI is assisting in their investigation.

Anyone with information on Reeves is asked to call police at 302- 573-2800.

Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.