A jury in New Castle County has found Calvin Ushery guilty on all charges related to the 2022 robbery and assault at Solid Gold Jewelry. The verdict, delivered on May 5, includes convictions for first-degree robbery, first-degree assault, and possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony. The case stems from an incident that occurred in September 2022 on W 9th Street in Wilmington.
Attorney General Kathy Jennings commented on the outcome: “This was a just result for a shockingly cruel and disturbing crime. Thanks to the hard work of our prosecutors and the Wilmington Police, I am confident that this criminal will spend a significant portion of his life behind bars. While nothing can undo the devastation that this man so callously wrought upon the victim and his family, it is my hope that this conviction can bring some degree comfort as they heal. On to the sentencing.”
The robbery took place on September 9, 2022, when Ushery entered Solid Gold Jewelers armed with a gun. Surveillance footage captured him pistol-whipping the shop owner three times until he lost consciousness. Ushery then proceeded to climb over the counter, stomped on the victim's head multiple times, smashed display cabinets with a hammer, and filled his backpack with jewelry. As he noticed movement from the victim during the robbery, Ushery struck him again several times before fleeing.
The shop owner was hospitalized at Christiana Hospital for one week after sustaining severe injuries and spent four days in intensive care. He continues to experience lasting effects from his injuries.
Ushery's sentencing is set for July 19, 2024. He could face Habitual Offender status designation and faces between seven years to a maximum of 75 years in prison without such status.