Man Gunned Down Just Hours Before The New Year

Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night at approximately 7:52 p.m. in the 600 block of West 6th Street.

Officers responding to the scene located a 40-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have indicated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact Joseph Wicks at 302-576-3654. Tips may also be provided anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via DelawareCrimeStoppers.com.

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