Update #1 (Investigation – 200 block of North Madison Street):
The victim in this incident has been identified as 16-year-old Janaija Johnson.
This incident remains under investigation and further details will be released when possible.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Brianna Rodrigues at (302) 576-3971.
You can also provide information to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.org.
The Wilmington Police Department Victim Services Unit is available to provide support, information and referrals to those who are victims of crime, and can be reached at (302) 576-3622. Additionally, the WPD Youth Response Unit is available to provide free counseling and services to children and their families who have been exposed to potentially traumatizing events, and can be reached at (302) 576-3183.
Original message (April 7):
Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred at approximately 4:50 a.m. in the 200 block of North Madison Street.
Police located a 16-year-old female gunshot victim who was transported to the hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Address/Location
Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151