Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today a pair of indictments in two major homicide cases: one in a three-year Wilmington cold case and another in a tragic pedestrian fatality that occurred in Newark last April.

“Over the last several years, we’ve seen a sharp decline in crime rates across Wilmington, thanks in large part to the work of local and state law enforcement, as well as the tireless work of our Attorney General, Kathy Jennings,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “These indictments represent this critical progress, as ensuring justice and improving public safety in every community is a top priority for my administration. I’m deeply grateful for the dedicated efforts of Attorney General Jennings, her exceptional team at the Department of Justice, and the commitment of our law enforcement partners in Newark and Wilmington. The victims of these tragic cases, and their loved ones, deserve accountability and healing. We stand united in our resolve to protect Delaware communities and ensure that justice is served.”

Four men have been charged in connection with the 2022 shooting death of Carrie Mondell, adding the cold case to a gang indictment which previously included the murders of Latahesia Hill, Khalil Ameer-Bey, and Kwamir Wise. On June 23, Neiamjha Rollins, 18, of Wilmington, Nyair Small, 25, of Wilmington, Philip Harris, 25, of Smyrna, and Daeshawn Shields, 24, of Wilmington were indicted for multiple charges following a years-long investigation into the death of Mondell, an innocent bystander who died after being struck by a bullet as she left work on August 16, 2022.

Mondell’s murder, charged under a reindictment against Wilmington-area gang Exit 4 (a.k.a. “The Mag” and “Magboyz”) had remained cold for nearly three years. This indictment brings her killers a step closer to justice.

“Carrie Mondell’s family has experienced unimaginable shock, grief, and loss – not just on August 16, 2022, but on every day that has followed it,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “This indictment represents a step towards granting them the justice that they deserve. I am profoundly grateful to our team and to the officers of Wilmington PD, who worked tirelessly to crack this case and to hold these defendants accountable for Carrie, Latahesia, Khalil and Kwamir’s murders.”

“I hope that this indictment may bring some measure of comfort to the Mondell family, and all those who have been affected by this senseless tragedy,” said Wilmington Police Chief Wilfredo Campos. “I appreciate the dedication of our investigators and our partners at the Delaware Department of Justice, who worked relentlessly to bring justice in this case. This resolution is emblematic of the commitment they bring to each of their investigations, and their passion for supporting crime victims and their families.”

The reindictment is a follow up to the initial Exit 4 indictment in December of 2024 and the culmination of a years long investigation involving the Department of Justice, Wilmington Police Department, and New Castle County Police Department, with support from the Delaware State Police and the Delaware Department of Correction. Between January 2020 and December 2024, members of Exit 4 are alleged to have committed crimes including the murder of at least four victims – Mondell, Hill, Ameer-Bey, and Wise – and the attempted murder of several others, as well as multiple robberies and gun cases.

Neiamjha Rollins

Also announced was a separate indictment for Gordon Turner, 22, of New Castle, following his involvement in a crash that killed one bystander and wounded others in April. Turner was charged with Murder First Degree, Murder Second Degree, two counts of Assault First Degree, seven counts of Assault Third Degree, ten counts Reckless Endangering First Degree, two counts of Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Possession of Marijuana, and one count of Disregarding a Police Officer Signal.

“This is about so much more than failing to respect the police or avoiding a ticket,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “One person’s reprehensible decision endangered several people’s lives, and tragically stole one.  We must — and will —be uncompromising toward those who endanger others to avoid the consequences of their own actions. As this case moves forward, I ask our state to continue to hold in their hearts the lives that have been irreparably altered by the defendant’s cowardice.”

“The Newark Police Department, in collaboration with the Delaware Attorney General’s Office, remains committed to the pursuit of justice for the victims affected by the actions of this defendant,” said Newark Police Chief Mark Farrall. “We commend the dedicated men and women of our department, along with our partner agencies, whose professionalism and tireless efforts have led to this indictment. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims, their families and all those in the community who were impacted.”

On April 29, Gordon Turner was parked on Main Street in Newark when he attempted to flee police in a stolen vehicle. As he fled, he struck and killed University of Delaware student Marina Vasconcelos and critically injured UD student Audrey Collins. Several other students and a police officer also suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The DOJ reminds the public that indictments are allegations and that all defendants are entitled to a presumption of innocence until they have been proven guilty.