WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington police are investigating a Monday evening shooting that left a 19-year-old man wounded, with detectives seeking information about the circumstances surrounding the gunfire.
According to the Wilmington Police Department, the shooting occurred at approximately 7:47 p.m. Oct. 12 in the 500 block of West 24th Street.
Police said the 19-year-old victim arrived at a hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound.
Authorities did not specify how the victim reached the hospital or provide additional details about the circumstances of the shooting.
Investigators have not released information about a possible suspect.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Johnnie Everett at 302-576-3972.
Tips can also be submitted 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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