Millsboro man charged with murder
Delaware State Police arrested a Millsboro man Dec. 22 on murder and related charges after he allegedly shot his ex-wife as he fired multiple rounds into her home.
About 6:15 p.m., Dec. 22, troopers were dispatched to the 11000 block of Abbys Way in Bridgeville for a reported shooting. The investigation revealed Ronald Donaway, 74, of Millsboro, went to the residence, which was occupied by his 70-year-old ex-wife and her 23-year-old grandson. While outside, police say Donaway began shooting a rifle into the windows of the living room, kitchen and bedrooms. The 70-year-old female was struck by gunfire in the kitchen, where she died from her wounds. As Donaway was shooting into the residence, the grandson fled out a bedroom window to escape and was uninjured. Police say Donaway then entered the home for a short period of time before fleeing the area in a black Kia. As troopers were responding to the scene, a traffic stop was conducted on Donaway’s vehicle at the entrance of the community and he was taken into custody without incident.
Donaway was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 5 and charged with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, home invasion and first-degree reckless endangering. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $900,000 cash bond.
This incident remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit. Anyone with information to assist with the investigation is asked to contact Detective Mark Csapo by calling 302-741-2729 or emailing mark.csapo@delaware.gov.
