One of the two gunshot victims in this incident has succumbed to their injuries. Further information on the other victim’s condition, and the identity of both victims, is being withheld at this time out of respect for their families and as notifications are made.
The lockdown at the hospital has been lifted and police personnel have been clearing from the scene.
The suspect in this incident, a 23-year-old male, has been taken into custody in Philadelphia, and charges and extradition to Delaware are pending.
Our preliminary investigation has determined that this was a targeted, isolated incident.
This investigation remains active and ongoing, and further information will be released as soon as possible.
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.
Update #3: A press briefing will take place at 7:30 pm at the Wilmington Police headquarters (300 N Walnut St).
Update #2:
At this time, police have located two gunshot victims. The hospital remains locked down and police continue to ask the public to avoid the area.
Update #1:
This remains and active and ongoing investigation and the public is urged to avoid the area.
A temporary media staging area is being established at Delaware Avenue and Jefferson Street. A formal briefing will take place at Wilmington Police headquarters later today.
Original Release:
Wilmington Police are on scene of a shooting incident that occurred at the Wilmington Hospital in the 500 block of West 14th Street. The public is asked to avoid the area, and we will issue further updates as soon as possible.
