The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington that left one man in critical condition.
On February 19, 2025, at approximately 4:29 p.m., troopers responded to East Lea Boulevard in the area of Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, for a report of a shooting. Upon arriving, troopers found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, and began life-saving efforts. The victim, a 19-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was transported by EMS to an area hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Due to the circumstances, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assumed the investigation.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was walking to a residence on East Lea Boulevard when he was shot by an unknown suspect. At this time, a description of the suspect is unavailable.
The Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident.