WILMINGTON, DE — Police are investigating a shooting that left a teenage girl injured Tuesday evening in Wilmington.
Wilmington police reported officers responded at approximately 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 to the 800 block of West 6th Street following reports of a shooting.
According to investigators, officers located a 15-year-old female suffering from a gunshot wound at the scene.
Police said the victim was transported to a nearby hospital and was listed in stable condition.
Authorities reported the investigation remains ongoing and additional information will be released when it becomes available.
Investigators ask anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Avery Stewart of the Wilmington Police Department at (302) 576-3971. 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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