A 15-year-old boy was shot Saturday night in Wilmington and taken to a local hospital, where he is listed in stable condition, police said. The shooting happened at about 8 p.m. in the area of West 9th and Jefferson streets, according to Wilmington police. Detectives say the motive is unknown as officers continue to investigate.
Police Response and Teen’s Condition
According to FOX 29 Philadelphia, officers rushed to the scene after reports of gunfire and found the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where officials told the station he remains in stable condition. Police have not released any suspect descriptions or identified a possible motive.
Violence Adds to Tense Month
The shooting comes amid a string of violent incidents in the city this month, including a workplace shooting at ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital on June 16 that left one person dead and another wounded, as reported by NBC10 Philadelphia. Other off-street shootings in recent weeks have left residents and city leaders pressing for action.
Detectives Seek Witnesses
Wilmington police say the investigation remains active and are urging anyone who saw or heard anything around West 9th and Jefferson on Saturday night to contact detectives, FOX 29 Philadelphia reported. Authorities are encouraging witnesses with video or other potential evidence to come forward as they work to piece together what happened.
