WILMINGTON, DE — A 17-year-old male is in critical condition after a shooting Sunday evening in Wilmington, according to police.
Wilmington police reported officers began investigating the incident at approximately 8:04 p.m. July 12 in the area of West 4th and North DuPont streets.
According to investigators, the 17-year-old gunshot victim later arrived at a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
Police have not released information about a suspect or the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected to be released as they become available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Johnnie Everett at (302) 576-3972. Tips may also be submitted anonymously 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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