Wilmington Police are investigating four separate shooting incidents that occurred between Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, leaving four people injured.
The first incident occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, in the 1000 block of North Lombard Street. Police said a 16-year-old male who had been shot arrived at a local hospital in stable condition. Later that evening, at approximately 10:46 p.m., officers responded to the 900 block of Vandever Avenue, where they located a 28-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
On Sunday, August 2, officers responded at approximately 6:59 p.m. to the area of Linden and South Van Buren streets after reports of a shooting. A 52-year-old male who had been shot arrived at the hospital in stable condition. Later that night, at approximately 9:52 p.m., police responded to the 300 block of West 7th Street, where they located a 32-year-old female suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
All four incidents remain under investigation. Anyone with information about the Saturday shooting in the 1000 block of North Lombard Street is asked to contact Detective Johnnie Everett at (302) 576-3972. Information regarding the Saturday shooting in the 900 block of Vandever Avenue should be directed to Detective Michael Hayman at (302) 576-3963. Information regarding either of Sunday’s shootings should be directed to Detective Joran Merced at (302) 576-3637. Tips can also be provided anonymously to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 regarding the Vandever Avenue investigation.
