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Wilmington – On Friday, January 26, 2018, at approximately 4:30 pm, Wilmington Police were summoned to the Wilmington Hospital in reference to a shooting victim who was driven to the hospital via personal vehicle and dropped off in the ambulance bay, according to Wilmington Police Spokeswoman Stephanie Castellani.
Castellani said upon the officer’s arrival, they made contact with an 18-year-old male, who had sustained more than one gunshot wound to his torso.
Early Saturday morning Castellani announced that the victim, Zahviaire Berry-Shivers 18, of Wilmington, had succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at approximately 4:59 pm, 29 minutes after arriving at the hospital.
Police believe the shooting occurred in the 2300 block of N. Pine Street and continue to investigate.
This is the 5th shooting incident and the 1st homicide in Wilmington since the start of 2018. January of 2017 saw 16 shootings and 7 homicides.
This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information may contact Detective William Ball at (302) 576 – 3962, or you may contact DELAWARE CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via email: delawarecrimestoppers.org.
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While Berry-Shivers was being treated an incident occurred in the emergency room that caused authorities to issue a message to all ambulance crews in New Castle County. The message read “WILMINGTON HOSPITAL IS NOW CLOSED DUE TO A POLICE ACTION IN THE AREA. ALL UNITS ARE TO AVOID THE AREA.”
Individuals, who were understandably distraught over the shooting may have been party to the incident that caused authorities to issue the message.
After the message was sent out a large police presence was observed near the hospital’s emergency room.
The hospital was reopened within about 10 minutes according to reports.