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Wilmington Police are investigating a fatal assault that occurred in the 400 block of South Jackson Street.
 
On September 3 at approximately 7:27 p.m., police were called to a residence in the 400 block of South Jackson Street to conduct a welfare check regarding an elderly female. Responding officers gained entry to the residence and located 89-year-old Leonor Gonzalez-Ortiz, who was deceased.
 
The case was assigned to Detective Justin Kane of the Criminal Investigations Division, and the investigation continued in conjunction with the Delaware Division of Forensic Sciences – which determined that she had been assaulted, resulting in her death.

This incident remains under investigation and further details will be released when possible.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Justin Kane at (302) 576-3961.
 
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.