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Wilmington Police Department
Tuesday February 26th, 2019 :: 08:36 p.m. EST

Advisory

Shooting Investigation – 17th and Locust Streets

Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that took place this evening at approximately 6:49 p.m. in the area of 17th and Locust Streets.

 

A 26-year-old male victim was located nearby and was transported to the hospital for treatment. The victim was listed in serious but stable condition at the time of this report.

 

This is an ongoing investigation and updates will be provided when they are available.

 

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Wilmington Police Department at (302) 654-5151. 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.

Address/Location
Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151

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