Family of woman killed at DSU releases statement
De Silva described as ‘ray of sunshine’
The family of Camay De Silva, the 18-year-old woman killed in a shooting at Delaware State University in Dover on Sunday, released a letter three days later addressing the incident.
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Family of woman killed at DSU releases statement
De Silva described as ‘ray of sunshine’
By DOVER — The family of Camay De Silva, the 18-year-old woman killed in a shooting at Delaware State University on Sunday, released a letter three days later addressing the incident.
The statement reads:
“It is with deep sorrow that we, the family, find ourselves in the unenviable task planning a celebration of life for our dearest Camay. Camay was a beautiful and intelligent young lady who had an infectious smile and was a ray of sunshine.
“She graduated with (a) 3.0 grade point average in 2023 from Concord High School in Wilmington, Delaware. Camay had a bright future ahead of her. Camay attended Delaware Technical Community College with plans on attending Delaware State University (DSU) to continue pursuing a degree in Computer Science. Her dream was to work in Cybersecurity.
“Camay touched the lives of everyone who knew her. As such, she was on the campus that night enjoying the campus festivities with her best friend, who is a student at DSU.
“While our faith is strong, the family is requesting time to grieve and plan Camay’s celebration of life.”
The De Silvas’ letter also touched on the investigation of the case.
“Additionally, we understand the investigation is pending and we do not want to jeopardize or compromise the outcome. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and students of DSU. We are praying for law enforcement as they and the local community ... are forced to manage this tragedy.
Our faith even requires to pray for our enemies, as such, we pray for the perpetrator(s) of the senseless act of gun violence. Lastly, we are praying for all families who have experienced the lost of a child far too soon.”
Following the incident Sunday, Delaware State University closed its campus that day and the next. The shooting also prompted a significant response, at both the university and governmental levels.
According to authorities, university police received a call about a shooting outside of Warren-Franklin Hall at 1:40 a.m.
Upon their arrival, police say they found Ms. De Silva with a gunshot wound to her upper body. She was taken to Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus in Dover, where she died.
As of Thursday, Dover police had yet to release any descriptions of a suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7130 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
