Wilmington Police are investigating what has now been determined to have been a fatal shooting incident, which occurred at approximately 5:08 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Ashton Place.
Police located a 13-year-old male gunshot victim who was transported to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
This incident remains under investigation and further details will be released when possible.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Brandon Mosley at (302) 576-3656.
You can also provide information to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.org.