A 74-year-old hunter from Maryland is charged after Delaware State Police say he fatally shot a woman he believed was a deer while hunting in Sussex County. Authorities allege the man was firing from a ground blind when he saw what he thought was deer and pulled the trigger, striking the woman as she moved across the field.
Reports identify the suspect as Walter Moorhead. Police say the incident occurred near Ellendale, Delaware, at about 7:40 p.m. on Friday. Authorities add that the woman was walking across the field with two children at the time. Across outlets, coverage focuses on the same core allegation: a misidentification during a deer hunt that results in a homicide investigation and criminal charges.
Some outlets describe the case as a manslaughter matter and note he is being held or jailed on suspicion/charges. Others emphasize the fatal shooting and the police account of the circumstances, including the hunting setting and the victim’s presence in the field. One outlet highlights how a deer hunt leads to a criminal case, while others focus on the charge and police statements. The investigation’s status beyond the initial filing is described as ongoing in at least one report.
