WILMINGTON, DE — Authorities in Wilmington are investigating a shooting that left a 22-year-old man injured late Saturday night.
According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 700 block of West 6th Street at approximately 10:57 p.m. on July 5. Upon arrival, they located a 22-year-old male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition.
Details surrounding the events leading up to the shooting remain unclear. Investigators are actively working to gather evidence, review any available surveillance footage, and speak with potential witnesses to determine the circumstances of the incident.
The Wilmington Police Department has urged anyone with information that might aid the investigation to contact Detective Thomas Rittenhouse at (302) 576-3653. Community members can also submit tips anonymously by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or by visiting delawarecrimestoppers.com.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The investigation remains ongoing.
All individuals involved in or connected to this incident are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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