WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured late Friday afternoon.
According to officials, officers were dispatched at approximately 4:35 p.m. on September 19 to the area of East 23rd and Jessup Streets, where they located a 57-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition.
Following further investigation, authorities determined that the injury was the result of a shooting incident within Wilmington’s jurisdiction.
The case remains under active investigation, and police have not released additional details regarding potential suspects or circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Kevin Murphy at (302) 576-3972. Tips may also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
All individuals connected to criminal investigations are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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