Tragic Shooting in Wilmington: Fatal Incident Unfolds on East 13th Street

Wilmington Police Department

WILMINGTON, DE — The Wilmington Police Department announced it is currently conducting an investigation into a tragic shooting incident that took place yesterday around 10:18 p.m. in the 1200 block of East 13th Street.

During their investigation, the authorities discovered a victim, a 27-year-old male, who had suffered gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to the hospital in critical condition, but unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries. In order to respect the privacy of the victim and the ongoing investigation, no further details are currently being disclosed.

If you have any information related to this incident, contact Detective Justin Kane at 302-576-3649. Alternatively, you can provide information to Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIP-3333 or visiting delawarecrimestoppers.org.

Information is subject to change at any time as additional details may emerge. Information, a criminal complaint, or an arrest is not a declaration of guilt. A suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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