WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in the city’s West Side, leaving a 21-year-old man injured.
According to authorities, the incident took place on August 25, 2025, at approximately 2:10 p.m. in the area of West 7th and North Adams Streets. Police say the victim later arrived at a hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition after sustaining a gunshot wound.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have not yet released details regarding a suspect or possible motive.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Jessica Gledhill at (302) 576-3667 or provide tips anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.com.
Authorities emphasize that any suspects identified in connection with this case are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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