Woman Fatally Shot Late Wednesday

Tragic Outcome: Young Female Victim Dies Following Shooting in Wilmington

Wilmington Police have confirmed the death of a young woman who was shot late Wednesday night. The incident occurred in the area of 10th and Bennett Streets, just before 10:40 p.m.

Police officers were dispatched to the area of 10th and Bennett Streets, just before 10:40 for reports of gunshots in the area. Arriving officers found the unidentified victim, described as a woman in her thirties, suffering from gunshot wounds.

Rescue crews arrived shortly after the shooting and rushed the woman to Christiana Hospital where she tragically succumbed to her injuries.

Authorities are urging anyone with information related to either incident to contact Detective Brandon Mosley at 302-576-3646.