Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Wilmington police investigating after 18-year-old wounded in Friday evening shooting

The victim was shot on South 12th and Orange streets.

Wilmington Police have responded to a shooting that left three men injured (Port City Daily photo | Michael Praats)
Wilmington Police responded to a shooting that left one victim injured on Friday. (Port City Daily photo | Michael Praats)

WILMINGTON — Authorities are investigating after a shooting on Friday evening wounded an 18-year-old victim.

According to the Wilmington Police Department, “officers responded to the 200 block of South 12th Street around 5 p.m. Friday in reference to a Shotspotter notification of multiple rounds fired. Upon arrival, officers located a victim with a gunshot wound. EMS transported the victim to NHRMC.”

Police say the investigation is on-going and say bo other information is available at this time.

Anyone with info is asked to contact WPD at 910-343-3609 or use Text-a-tip.

Related Articles