According to 6abc Philadelphia, a 17-year-old is recovering after being shot in the leg at 27th and Market Streets in Wilmington on Wednesday night, the latest in a string of shootings that has rattled the city over the past month. The teen's condition beyond that has not been detailed publicly.
The shooting was reported by 6abc Philadelphia, which noted that the teen is recovering following the incident. No suspect information, motive, or weapon details have been released.
The incident comes amid a recent run of gun violence: Wilmington recorded nine shootings and more than a dozen victims over the past month, according to 6abc Philadelphia. The city has scheduled a community meeting in response.
City Schedules Community Meeting on Gun Violence
In response to the recent uptick, Wilmington's Office of Community Safety is hosting a meeting Thursday night to address the wave of shootings, as noted by 6abc Philadelphia. The gathering is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. today, September 24, at the William “Hicks” Anderson Community Center.
The meeting gives residents a chance to hear directly from city officials about what's being done as the shooting count climbs. Details on what specific actions or resources will be discussed at the meeting have not been made public ahead of time.
Recent shootings in broader context
For an annual comparison, Wilmington Police Department’s 2024 year-end report said shooting incidents fell 11% and shooting victims fell 6% from 2023; those figures cover a different period than the recent-month count. Separately, WHYY reported that Wilmington’s Office of Community Safety works with city departments, the state’s Group Violence Intervention office, nonprofits and social service agencies. That describes the office’s broader role, not the agenda or outcome of Thursday’s meeting.
What Remains Unknown
Key details about Wednesday's shooting remain unclear, including whether investigators have identified a suspect or made an arrest. No information about the weapon used or a possible motive has been released, and no hospital or further medical update on the teen has been confirmed.
For now, the 17-year-old is recovering, and Wilmington residents are being asked to turn out Thursday evening as the city grapples with a violent stretch that has left more than a dozen people shot in just a month.
