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Wilmington Police continue to investigate what has now been determined to be a shooting incident in the 2400 block of Tatnall Street on March 26.
 
Police responded to the area at approximately 8:28 p.m. on that date, and located a 14-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment for minor, non-life-threatening injuries.
 
A preliminary investigation was unable to confirm the location of the shooting incident. Patrol officers and detectives have conducted interviews and gathered additional information and evidence, and are now able to confirm that this was a shooting incident that occurred at that location.
 
This incident remains under investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Charles Puit at (302) 576-3628.
 
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.