15-Year-Old Shot Saturday Evening

A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized following a shooting Saturday evening in Wilmington, according to police.

Officers responded at approximately 8:01 p.m. to the area of West 9th and Jefferson streets, where they located the teenage victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to an area hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details were not immediately available.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective John O’Connor at (302) 576-3619. Information can also be provided anonymously to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or through DelawareCrimeStoppers.com.

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