WILMINGTON — In the latest of Wilmington gun violence, an 18-year-old has been sent to the hospital with a gunshot wound following a shooting Sunday evening.
According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), “WPD is investigating a shooting that left a juvenile injured this evening. Police responded to the 200 block of South 13th Street around 5:30 p.m. in reference to a Shotspotter notification of multiple rounds fired. The victim was transported to NHRMC.”
According to WPD spokeswoman Jennifer Dandron, the victim suffered non-life threatening wounds.
This is just one of the several shootings that have plagued Wilmington over the past few weeks, police are still investigating to see if the incidents are related.
“It’s unclear at this time if this incident is related to the recent string of shootings, but we are still asking that anyone with information on any of the shootings come forward,” Dandron said.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the WPD at 910-343-3609 or use Text A Tip.
