Investigation – 600 block of South Franklin Street: 
Update: the location in the initial release has been updated to South Franklin Street.
Wilmington Police are investigating what has been determined to have been a fatal stabbing incident.
On February 11 at approximately 7:30 a.m., police were called to the 600 block of South Franklin Street in reference to a 59-year-old female who was deceased at that location. Investigators began a death investigation in conjunction with the Delaware Division of Forensic Sciences, which determined on February 12 that the victim’s death was the result of a fatal stabbing incident.
This incident remains under investigation, and further details will be released when possible.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Joseph Wicks at 302-576-3654.
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.
Address/Location
Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151