Investigation - 200 block of West 26th Street: 
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 6:09 p.m. Wednesday inside of a residence in the 200 block of West 26th Street.
Police located a 16-year-old female gunshot victim, who was transported to the hospital in stable condition. At this time, this incident appears to have been accidental in nature and the firearm was recovered at the scene.
This incident remains under investigation and further details will be released when possible.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Nolan at (302) 576-3962.
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