Teenage Girl Shot Late Saturday Night

Wilmington Police are conducting an investigation into a shooting that occurred late Saturday night in the 1400 block of West 3rd Street.

At approximately 10:33 p.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area and located a 17-year-old female suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was listed in stable condition.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains ongoing. Authorities have not released any additional details at this time.

Detectives are urging anyone who may have information related to the incident to contact Detective Kevin Nolan at (302) 576-3962. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIP-3333 or visiting delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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