Key Takeaways
- The Delaware community and his friends and family deeply mourn his loss.
- The Elsmere Police Department’s tribute stated he was an exceptional officer.
- He served as a Sergeant in the Town of Elsmere starting in March 2005.
Greg Shelton, a Lieutenant at the Elsmere Police Department in Delaware, tragically passed away on March 18, 2025.
The exact cause of his passing has not been revealed yet.
The community, along with his friends and family, are deeply mourning his loss.
Tributes and condolences have poured in from across the region following his passing.
The Cheswold Police Department shared a heartfelt message on Facebook:
Similarly, the Elsmere Police Department wrote:
In Memory of Lt. Gregg Shelton
Via Facebook
It is with a heavy heart that the Elsmere Police Department announces the passing of Lt. Gregg Shelton. Lt. Shelton was with the department for 20 years. He was an exceptional officer who gave his all to the community, his family and friends.
Lt. Shelton you have earned your wings and rest knowing we have your watch from here!
Love,
Chief Giles and All the Members of the Elsmere Police Department
Another tribute reads:
I’m grateful for the time I had with Greg, whom I met at Marks Barbershop in Elsmere when I was 18. From the start, I knew he was someone special, always willing to support me, even when I was still honing my barber skills. He is a legend in ETOWN, a huge understatement. God bless the Shelton family and the Elsmere Police Department.
Via Facebook
Greg attended Kaplan College from 1998 to 2002.
He served as a Sergeant in the Town of Elsmere starting in March 2005, dedicating over 20 years to the department.
Before that, he worked as a corporal in 2004, continuing his service for over two decades.
He was also a police officer at the Elsmere Police Department from March 2005 until his passing.
Greg was the nephew of Chief Laura Giles, and his family was deeply embedded in the law enforcement community.
He had a brother and a cousin in the Delaware State Police, a cousin in the Elsmere Police Department, and a cousin with the Wilmington Police and Fire Departments.
He was truly an exceptional officer who gave his all to the community, his family, and his friends.
Greg’s service will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His dedication to keeping the community safe and his kindness will never be forgotten.
His family will share his funeral services and memorial details soon.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Greg Shelton, born in Delaware, held American nationality.
