WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police have identified the teenage victim who died following a shooting earlier this week in the city’s East Side neighborhood.
Authorities confirmed that 16-year-old Nathan Lopez of Newark was the victim who succumbed to his injuries after the incident, which occurred around 5:07 p.m. on October 8, 2025, near the intersection of 6th and Pine Streets. A second victim, a 17-year-old male whose name has not been released, remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Police say the investigation into the shooting remains active, with detectives continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses. No arrests have been announced at this time.
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact Detective Justin Wilkers at (302) 576-3634 or provide anonymous tips through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.com.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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