Nicole Nikki Shaw, 55, of Wilmington, Delaware, was killed on July 2, 2016, in what police determined was a murder-suicide involving her former husband, Walter Shaw, 53. The shooting occurred at Nicole’s home on the 200 block of Chestnut Avenue in the Gordon Heights area of New Castle County. Authorities say the violence began around 9 a.m. when Walter went to Nicole’s residence and a confrontation inside the home prompted Nicole to flee out the back door. Walter followed and the encounter continued in the side yard, where he shot Nicole. Responding officers found both Nicole and Walter with gunshot wounds; Nicole was pronounced dead at the scene and Walter later died at a hospital from a self-inflicted wound.

Nicole had long ties to the Wilmington and Claymont area, attended Claymont High School and worked 37 years for Acme Supermarkets, eventually becoming a front-end supervisor. She was remembered for time with family and friends, caring for gardens and flowers, and reading. She is survived by her daughter Taylor, her mother Edith Markowski, her sister Donna Leslie-Pulak, and other relatives. No other suspects or accomplices have been identified.

If anyone knew Nicole or has information about the events that morning, please share what is known.