A 17-year-old girl was shot Wednesday afternoon on Wilmington's North Walnut Street and taken to a local hospital, where she was listed in stable condition. Officers moved in quickly and detectives began canvassing the 1400 block as the investigation got underway.
According to CBS Philadelphia, the shooting happened around 4:20 p.m. on the 1400 block of North Walnut Street, and the victim was transported to an area hospital in stable condition. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Douglas Rivell at (302) 576-3633 or share tips with Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, the outlet reported.
Per the Wilmington Police Department website, the department operates Victim Services out of the William T. McLaughlin Public Safety Building and can connect victims with counseling and support. The unit can be reached at (302) 576-3622, and police encourage anyone with footage or eyewitness accounts to bring that information to investigators as the case develops.
Local context
Researchers and public-health analysts say Delaware saw a decline in firearm-related deaths after pandemic peaks, with data-driven policing and community programs credited for some of the improvement. A recent public-health review on PubMed Central highlights those trends and points to Wilmington’s CompStat reporting as part of a more transparent, data-driven approach to preventing shootings.
How to help
If you witnessed the shooting or have video, police are asking you to contact detectives directly or submit an anonymous tip. Per Delaware Crime Stoppers, tips can also be submitted online at delawarecrimestoppers.com or by calling 1-800-TIP-3333.
