WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police have opened an investigation into a Thanksgiving evening shooting that left a 19-year-old man injured in the city’s West Side neighborhood.
According to authorities, the incident occurred on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at approximately 6:01 p.m. in the 600 block of North West Street. Police say the victim, a 19-year-old male, later arrived at a hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition after sustaining a gunshot wound.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and officials stated that further details will be released when appropriate.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Johnnie Everett at (302) 576-3972. Tips may also be submitted to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.com.
The Wilmington Police Department noted that support services are available for those affected by violent incidents. The Victim Service Unit can be reached at (302) 576-3622, and the Youth Response Unit—offering free counseling and services for children and families impacted by traumatic events—can be contacted at (302) 576-3183.
Police emphasize that all investigative details at this stage remain preliminary, and any suspect, arrestee, or defendant identified in relation to this case is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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