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Update #1: The victim in this incident has been identified as 19-year-old Naithan Grzybowski of New Castle.

This incident remains under investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Mackenzie Kirlin at (302) 576-3653.
 

Original Message:

Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred at approximately 12:03 p.m. in the 400 Block of East 35^th Street.

Police located a 19-year-old male gunshot victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

This incident remains under investigation and further details will be released when possible.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Mackenzie Kirlin at (302) 576-3653

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.