WILMINGTON, DE — The Wilmington Police have initiated a criminal investigation into a shooting that took place on Friday around 8:19 p.m. The location of the incident was in the 2700 block of West Street.
During the incident, a 17-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound and was promptly transported to the hospital. Currently, the victim is in a stable condition. At this time, authorities are refraining from disclosing any further information about the victim.
As the investigation is still ongoing, updates are expected to be provided as more details unfold.
If you have any information about this incident, contact Detective Joran Merced at 302-576-3637. Alternatively, you may also 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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