Wilmington Police Investigating Thursday Evening Shooting

Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 5:44 Thursday night in the 1100 block of Maryland Avenue.

Police located an 18-year-old male gunshot victim who arrived at the hospital and is listed in stable condition.

This incident remains under investigation and further details will be released when possible.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Michael Wilkerson at (302) 576-3638.

You can also provide information to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333or delawarecrimestoppers.org.

The Wilmington Police Department Victim Services Unit is available to provide support, information and referrals to those who are victims of crime, and can be reached at . Additionally, the WPD Youth Response Unit (302) 576-3622 is available to provide free counseling and services to children and their families who have been exposed to potentially traumatizing events, and can be reached at (302) 576-3183.

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