Wilmington Gunfire Hits Gas Line, Wounds Man

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Wilmington – On Saturday, 03 March 2018, at approximately 11:26 pm, Wilmington Police were summoned to the 800 block of N. Pine Street for a report of ‘shots fired’, according to police.

Officials said upon the officers arrival, they discovered that a gas pipe, located in the block may have been struck by gunfire. Firefighters were dispatched and responded to scene where the gas leak was brought under control.

Officers learned that a victim from the shooting arrived at the St. Francis Hospital by private vehicle. The 22-year-old male victim sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and is in stable condition, according to officials.

This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information may contact DELAWARE CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via website: delawarecrimestoppers.org