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Wilmington Police Department
Thursday February 1st, 2024 :: 02:06 p.m. EST

Advisory

Update #2 (Investigation - 1100 Block of Reed Street):

Members of the WPD Criminal Investigations Division have continued their investigation into this November fatal shooting incident. Following that investigation, and in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Justice, it has been determined that this shooting was an act of self defense, and that this incident was domestic in nature.
 
Update #1 (November 27):
 
The victim in this incident has been identified as 36-year-old Samuel Teah of Philadelphia.
 
This incident remains under investigation, and further details will be released when possible.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Derek Haines 302-576-3656
 
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 (November 24):
 
Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred at approximately 1:49 p.m., in the 1100 block of Reed Street.
 
Police located a 36-year-old male gunshot victim, who was transported to the hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to his injuries.
 
 

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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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