Saturday, March 14, 2026

Update: Mid-day Wilmington shooting leaves one man dead

The Wednesday evening shooting incident did not injure any Wilmington police officers; the suspect died on scene after being shot. (Port City Daily photo / FILE)
A shooting between Princess Place Drive and Market Street. (Port City Daily photo / FILE)

Update 7 p.m. — According to the Wilmington Police Department, the victim — Shawn Levern Grady, 50 — has died from his injuries.

WILMINGTON — According to the Wilmington Police Department a shooting on Monday afternoon left one victim in critical condition.

“Around 1:15 p.m., Wilmington police responded to the 100 block of Montgomery Avenue in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim. He was transported to NHRMC and is in critical condition,” according to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD).

This case is still under investigation, according to WPD. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Wilmington Police Department at (910)-343-3609 or use tip708.com for anonymous methods.  

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