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Wilmington Police Department
Monday May 8th, 2023 :: 03:10 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Update #1 (Investigation – 1800 Block of West 3rd Street):

The male victim who succumbed to his injuries has been identified as Antwine Potts.

This incident remains under investigation and further details will be released when possible. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Brandon Mosley 302-576-3646.

You can also provide information to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.org.
 
The Wilmington Police Department Victim Services Unit is available to provide support, information and referrals to those who are victims of crime, and can be reached at (302) 576-3622. Additionally, the WPD Youth Response Unit is available to provide free counseling and services to children and their families who have been exposed to potentially traumatizing events, and can be reached at (302) 576-3183.

Original Release (May 6):

Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred at approximately 9:36 p.m., in the 1800 block of West 3rd Street.

Police located a 47-year-old male gunshot victim, who was transported to the hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to his injuries.
 

Police located a 14-year-old female gunshot victim, who arrived to the hospital in stable condition. 
 

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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151

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