Family of woman shot by police want more investigation Follow Us Question of the Day By - Associated Press - Wednesday, April 7, 2021 SEAFORD, Del. (AP) - The family of a Delaware woman who was fatally shot by police claims the woman was killed after a state trooper fired his gun through a closed door. The Delaware State News reported Tuesday that the family is calling for more investigation into the March 25 incident in Seaford. The family issued a statement through an attorney. It said that Kelly E. Rooks, 51, was in the midst of a mental health crisis when she called 911 for help.