WILMINGTON, DE — A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with a fireworks-related assault that injured a 27-year-old woman in Wilmington, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred on the morning of July 12, around 8:00 a.m., when Wilmington Police responded to the 700 block of Madison Street following reports of an assault. Upon arrival, officers found the female victim and learned that she had sustained injuries after fireworks were allegedly discharged in her direction. She was transported to a nearby hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
Following an investigation, police identified a 17-year-old male as a suspect. He was taken into custody the next day.
The teen has been charged with second-degree assault, second-degree conspiracy, and the sale or possession of fireworks. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and subsequently committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on $8,100 cash-only bail.
As with all criminal proceedings, the charges filed against the juvenile are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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