WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington police are investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old man and a 4-year-old child wounded Sunday evening.
According to Wilmington Police, officers responded to the 1400 block of West 3rd Street at approximately 6:39 p.m. on June 14 following reports of a shooting.
Investigators reported that an 18-year-old gunshot victim later arrived at a hospital in stable condition. Police also said a 4-year-old boy who suffered a gunshot wound was transported to a hospital and was listed in stable condition.
According to a preliminary investigation, police allege the 18-year-old exchanged gunfire with multiple unidentified individuals. Authorities reported that the 18-year-old was also wanted on an unrelated matter at the time of the incident.
Police said charges against the 18-year-old related to the shooting investigation are pending.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Johnnie Everett at (302) 576-3972. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through 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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