NEWARK, DE — A fatal shooting on Sunday afternoon has left a 19-year-old man dead, prompting an active investigation by the New Castle County Division of Police.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 3:06 p.m. on March 16, 2025, in the unit block of Clarion Court in the Kimberton community. Upon arrival, authorities found two homes struck by gunfire and later learned that a gunshot victim, identified as Jahliel Jackson, had been transported to Christiana Hospital by private vehicle. Despite medical efforts, Jackson succumbed to his injuries, caused by a wound to the upper body.
Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit and Evidence Detection Unit are leading the investigation. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with relevant information to contact Detective Thomas Bruhn at (302) 395-2744 or email Thomas.Bruhn@newcastlede.gov. Additional tips may be submitted through the Criminal Investigations Unit at (302) 395-8110 or Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333.
This remains an ongoing case as authorities seek to uncover the circumstances surrounding Jackson’s death.
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