WILMINGTON, DE — An 18-year-old man was killed and two other men were wounded in a shooting Thursday afternoon in Wilmington, according to police.
Wilmington police said officers responded at about 4:13 p.m. to the 300 block of West 24th Street, where they found three people suffering from gunshot wounds.
An 18-year-old man was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries, police reported.
Officers also found a 19-year-old man and a 21-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were transported to a hospital in stable condition, according to police.
Police did not provide information about what allegedly led to the shooting or identify any suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Derek Haines at 302-576-3656. Tips can also be provided to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or Delawarecrimestoppers.com.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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