NEW HANOVER COUNTY — A juvenile shot Tuesday evening has passed away, according to the Wilmington Police Department.
Officers were called to a shooting at South Fifth Avenue and Dawson Street on Sept. 8 after gunfire was heard in the area just after 8 p.m. Police identified a 14-year-old male who suffered a gunshot wound; despite life-saving efforts and being transported to the hospital by EMS, he succumbed to his injuries.
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The department continues to investigate the crime and the public is asked to please call the WPD at (910) 343-3600 or use Tip 411 to report information concerning this homicide.
Further details will be released when they become available.
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