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DOJ Indicts Three Men in the Murder of Laurel High School Senior

Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023


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Three men have been indicted in the murder of a Laurel High School senior. On June 26, Jhalir Henry, 27, of Delmar; Donregus Holland, 28, of Hurlock, MD; and Shyheem Latham-Purnell, 21, of Laurel were indicted by a Sussex County grand jury following an investigation into the April 14 shooting of 18-year-old Corey J. Mumford at Wexford Village Apartments in Laurel.  
 
“Corey had an entire life of promise ahead of him — but he was stolen from us by senseless gun violence,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “This week’s indictment is the first step on the road to justice for Corey, for his family, and for his community. Thank you to our prosecutors and to the Delaware State Police for their dedication to this investigation. We will not rest until we bring these men to justice” 
The charges are as follows: 
Jhalir Henry 
  • · Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony 
  • · Murder First Degree 
  • · Possession of a firearm by a person prohibited 
  • · Conspiracy First Degree 
 
Donregus Holland 
  • · Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony 
  • · Murder First Degree 
  • · Possession of a firearm by a person prohibited 
  • · Conspiracy First Degree 
 
Shyheem Latham-Purnell 
  • · Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony 
  • · Murder First Degree 
  • · Possession of a firearm by a person prohibited 
  • · Conspiracy First Degree 
 

This indictment was secured by Deputy Attorneys General Amanda Nyman and Amit Vyas with the assistance of Administrative Assistant Angelique Waters and Paralegal Kristan Hudson, following an investigation led by the Delaware State Police. 

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DOJ Indicts Three Men in the Murder of Laurel High School Senior

Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2023


Navy blue background featuring the Delaware state seal in the center
Three men have been indicted in the murder of a Laurel High School senior. On June 26, Jhalir Henry, 27, of Delmar; Donregus Holland, 28, of Hurlock, MD; and Shyheem Latham-Purnell, 21, of Laurel were indicted by a Sussex County grand jury following an investigation into the April 14 shooting of 18-year-old Corey J. Mumford at Wexford Village Apartments in Laurel.  
 
“Corey had an entire life of promise ahead of him — but he was stolen from us by senseless gun violence,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “This week’s indictment is the first step on the road to justice for Corey, for his family, and for his community. Thank you to our prosecutors and to the Delaware State Police for their dedication to this investigation. We will not rest until we bring these men to justice” 
The charges are as follows: 
Jhalir Henry 
  • · Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony 
  • · Murder First Degree 
  • · Possession of a firearm by a person prohibited 
  • · Conspiracy First Degree 
 
Donregus Holland 
  • · Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony 
  • · Murder First Degree 
  • · Possession of a firearm by a person prohibited 
  • · Conspiracy First Degree 
 
Shyheem Latham-Purnell 
  • · Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony 
  • · Murder First Degree 
  • · Possession of a firearm by a person prohibited 
  • · Conspiracy First Degree 
 

This indictment was secured by Deputy Attorneys General Amanda Nyman and Amit Vyas with the assistance of Administrative Assistant Angelique Waters and Paralegal Kristan Hudson, following an investigation led by the Delaware State Police. 

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