WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington police are investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old boy injured Saturday evening.
According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers responded at approximately 7:26 p.m. July 11 to the area of C and South Heald streets following a reported shooting.
Police said officers located a 17-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition.
Investigators have not released information about a suspect or the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing, according to police.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Jessica Gledhill at 302-576-3667. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIP-3333 or through DelawareCrimeStoppers.com.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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