Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that the Department of Justice has indicted 10 individuals on over 130 criminal charges related to their involvement in the Wilmington-area gang Exit 4, also known as "The Mag" and "Magboyz." The indictment is the result of a lengthy investigation conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Wilmington Police Department and New Castle County Police Department, with assistance from Delaware State Police and the Delaware Department of Correction.
“We’re looking forward to getting justice for these victims,” said Attorney General Jennings. “Criminal gangs play an outsized role in the gun violence that plagues parts of Wilmington and our surrounding communities. Exit 4 is part of a vicious criminal underground. They terrorize innocent people and fuel the cycle of violence and retribution that prosecutors, law enforcement, and social workers spend their lives working to disrupt. The investigations and indictments that bring these defendants to justice are difficult and complex – but as we have seen in other gang cases, they are critical to restoring public safety. Law enforcement is keeping up the pressure on these groups, and we continue to get results. I’m grateful for the team that led this investigation and secured this indictment.”
Wilmington Police Chief Wilfredo Campos emphasized the significance of this indictment: “This indictment reflects several years of diligent investigative work, and includes charges in connection with three murders, two shooting incidents, and a gun arrest in our city. Indictments like these reflect our tireless efforts to address gun violence and to hold gun offenders accountable for their actions, and also highlight the strong working relationships we have with our criminal justice partners.”
Major Benjamin Feldmann, Acting Chief of Police for New Castle County, acknowledged cooperation among Delaware law enforcement agencies: “Thanks to the tireless efforts of investigators, the members of the violent Exit 4 Gang are now going to have to answer for three murders of innocent victims and countless other crimes."
Between January 2020 and December 2024, Exit 4 members allegedly committed various crimes including at least three murders—Latahesia Hill, Khalil Ameer-Bey, Kwamir Wise—and attempted murder against others.
The defendants face numerous charges such as first-degree murder, attempted murder first degree, illegal gang participation, possession of firearms during felonies among others.
Exit 4 represents another major case following recent prosecutions against gangs like NorthPak which resulted in more than 150 convictions since 2021.
Efforts by police/prosecutors targeting violent gangs remain vital components towards reducing state-wide gun violence according Jennings' office; noting reductions achieved last year included decreased rates statewide/locally regarding homicides/gun-related incidents compared pre-pandemic levels.