Two Men Convicted in 2024 Delaware State University Prospective Student Shooting

Two men, Damien Hinson and Destry Jones, have been convicted for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Camay Mitchell DeSilva, a prospective student visiting Delaware State University in April 2024. Hinson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, conspiracy, and weapons charges and was sentenced to 40 years in prison, while Jones pleaded guilty to manslaughter and related charges and is set to be sentenced in December 2025. The shooting occurred during a dispute over money involving Hinson, Jones, and two others; Jones provided the gun to Hinson, who fired seven shots that missed their intended targets but struck DeSilva. Authorities and family described DeSilva as an innocent bystander and a bright, promising young woman whose death was a senseless tragedy. The incident prompted grief and canceled classes at Delaware State University, highlighting the devastating consequences of violence stemming from a petty dispute. Law enforcement praised the collaborative investigation that led to the convictions and expressed hope that justice brings closure to the victim's family.