Wilmington – On Thursday June 29, 2017 at approximately 9:41 p.m. Wilmington Police patrol units in the area of 23rd and Market Streets were flagged down in reference to a possible shooting victim. At the same time a Shot Spotter alert was received for the unit block of E. 23rd Street. Officers entered the unit block of E. 23rd Street and located a 41-year-old black male suffering from several gunshot wounds to the leg. Additionally a shooting scene was located within the block.
The victim was transported to the Christiana Hospital where he is currently listed in stable condition. This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information on this incident should contact Det. Matthew Geiser at 302-576-3667. Additionally anyone with information on this incident can call Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or email www.delawarecrimestoppers.org.