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Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred at approximately 9:01 p.m. Saturday in the 300 block of North Clayton Street.

Police located a 35-year-old male gunshot victim, who was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Police also located a 16-year-old male gunshot victim, who was transported to the hospital in stable condition. 

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

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Steven Bender at (302) 576-3621.

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.