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Wilmington Police Department
Wednesday February 13th, 2019 :: 02:40 p.m. EST

Advisory

Update - Arrest Made in February 8 Shooting Incident

Wilmington Police have made an arrest in a February 8 shooting incident.

Through investigative measures, detectives were able to develop Nathaniel Bunch, 53, who resides in the 300 block of New Castle Avenue, as the suspect in a shooting that injured a 52-year-old male on Friday, February 8.

He was charged with the following offenses:

  • Assault (First Degree)
  • Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
  • Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited
  • Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
A firearm was recovered incident to arrest. 

Arraignment is pending.

Chief Tracy expressed his appreciation for the prompt efforts of investigators in making an arrest in this case.

“Our detectives worked expeditiously to ensure that this individual was taken off the streets quickly,” he said. 
 
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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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