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A Delaware man shot and killed a motorcyclist in a road rage incident, state police said. William Simpler Jr., 28, of Saint Georges, Delaware, is accused of shooting and killing Jason Paoletti, 46, of Bear, Delaware. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. The incident occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, around 1:30 p.m.
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Simpler is charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He was arraigned and committed to the Delaware Department of Correction on a $1.5 million cash bond. After identifying Simpler as the suspect in the shooting, detectives responded to his home where he was taken into custody.
