WILMINGTON, DE — A 16-year-old male tragically passed away following a shooting incident on Monday evening in Wilmington.
The Wilmington Police Department responded to reports of gunfire around 6:27 p.m. on March 10, on the 200 block of West 25th Street. Officers arrived to find the teen suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which remains under active investigation.
Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective James Rook at (302) 576-3621. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
Further updates will be shared as the investigation continues. A criminal complaint or arrest does not mean guilt. Suspects and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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