Update Monday 9 a.m. — The victim has been identified as William Springer, who was charged with murder in February of 2017.
Charges against him were later dropped because no witnesses stepped forward. District Attorney was outspoken about the need for witnesses, telling media outlets Springer would ‘get away with murder’ if none came forward.
WILMINGTON — A man badly injured in an early morning shooting has died, according to the Wilmington Police Department.
The shooting took place just before 2 a.m. near the 1100 block of Castle Street, according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD). Officers reportedly heard multiple gunshots and responded, locating a 35-year-old man with a gunshot wound.
According to WPD, officers initiated life-saving measures until EMS arrived.
The victim was taken to the hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition. He later died as a result of his gunshot wound.
WPD has not yet released the name of the victim and the shooting is still under investigation. WPD asks anyone with information to contact them at 910-343-3609 or use tip708.com for anonymous methods.
