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Wilmington Police Department
Thursday March 7th, 2019 :: 11:24 a.m. EST

Advisory

Shooting Investigation (700 block of Tatnall Street)

On Wednesday, March 6 at approximately 9:54 p.m., police received reports of shots fired in the area of the 700 block of Tatnall Street. Officers on directed patrol nearby responded to the scene and located two victims.
 
The first victim, a 29-year-old Dover man, was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
 
The second victim, a 29-year-old Philadelphia woman, was transported to the hospital for treatment and was listed in stable condition.
 
This is an ongoing investigation and updates will be shared when they are available.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Matt Geiser at (302) 576-3667.
 
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.
 

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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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