Man Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of 30-Year-Old Tyler Ponzo in Wilmington

Wilmington – Nearly two months after a man was fatally stabbed in Wilmington, the accused killer has been extradited to Delaware.

Souleymane Fadiga, 29, was arrested in New York in late November in connection to the stabbing of 30-year-old Tyler Ponzo on November 1.

Wilmington police found Ponzo in the 1900 block of W. 4th St. around 11:30 p.m. after receiving a call for a welfare check. When officers arrived, they discovered Ponzo unresponsive with a laceration on his arm. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and later died. An autopsy confirmed he had been stabbed.

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Ponzo’s obituary described him as a “truly special soul” whose “warmth and kindness” impacted everyone he encountered. It also highlighted his “vibrant spirit, infectious laughter, and unforgettable smile” and mentioned that he left behind five children.

Fadiga, identified as the suspect in the case, was held in New York until December 23, when he was extradited to Delaware. He has since been charged with manslaughter and possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony. Fadiga is currently being held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $500,000 cash bail.