Unreported Gunfire Early Friday Keeps Officers Busy

Wilmington Police are currently investigating gunfire that occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, which involved what has been described as a drive-by shooting.

Reports of multiple rounds being fired between 2:30 and 3:00 a.m. directed the police to several locations in Downtown Wilmington, where they located various crime scenes and evidence.

Officers found a scene in the 900 block of Orange Street, where a sizable crowd had reportedly gathered, the 800 block of N West Street, the 100 block of W 9th Street, and at the intersection of W 9th Street & N Tatnall Street.

It is important to note that at this point, the Wilmington Police have not released specific information about these incidents, including whether anyone was injured as a result of the gunfire.

This story will be updated when more information is provided by the police.

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