Man Shot In Broad Daylight Friday Succumbs To Injuries

Wilmington Police are currently conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in the 1100 block of Read Street.

The incident took place around 1:49 p.m. Friday afternoon. Upon arrival at the scene, authorities discovered a 36-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was immediately transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, where he passed away due to the severity of his injuries.

Wilmington Police Detective Derek Haines has been assigned to the case and can be contacted at 302-576-3656 for any leads or relevant information.

The public is also encouraged to provide anonymous tips through Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIP-3333 or visiting delawarecrimestoppers.org.

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