diff --git a/src/atom/vim-mode/operators.coffee b/src/atom/vim-mode/operators.coffee
index 080e194b4..6d06b8ab9 100644
--- a/src/atom/vim-mode/operators.coffee
+++ b/src/atom/vim-mode/operators.coffee
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ class Delete
   execute: ->
     if @motion
       @motion.select()
-      @editor.delete()
+      @editor.getSelection().delete()
     else
       @editor.deleteLine()