WILMINGTON, DE — A 23-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting Sunday afternoon in the 900 block of Vandever Avenue, according to Wilmington Police.
Police reported officers responded to the area at approximately 1:20 p.m. Sunday for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a gunshot victim suffering from injuries, investigators said.
According to police, the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
Investigators said the shooting remains under investigation and no additional details had been released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Thomas Rittenhouse at (302) 576-3653. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIP-3333 or visiting DelawareCrimeStoppers.com.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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