The Christina School District has issued a public statement acknowledging the recent shooting in Wilmington, on Wednesday, which has deeply affected members of its school community, including students and families.
According to Wilmington Police, the victim who succumbed to his injuries has been identified as a 16-year-old Newark teen. A second victim, a 17-year-old male, remains in critical condition. The shooting occurred at approximately 5:07 p.m. on October 8 in the area of 6th and Pine Streets near Maurice Pritchett Academy. The incident remains under investigation, and authorities plan to release additional information when possible.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Justin Wilkers at (302) 576-3634 or submit tips anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.com. The Wilmington Police Department Victim Services Unit can provide support and referrals to crime victims at (302) 576-3622, while the Youth Response Unit offers free counseling and services to children and families affected by traumatic events at (302) 576-3183.
