Advisory
Update #1 – Suspect Charged (Investigation – 800 Block of North Van Buren Street):
Original Release (October 4):
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 7:13 a.m., in the 800 block of North Van Buren Street.
Police located a 31-year-old female gunshot victim, who was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
This incident has been determined to have been domestic in nature. Police have recovered a firearm and a suspect was taken into custody at the scene, and charges are pending.
This incident remains under investigation and further details will be released when possible.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Joran Merced 302-576-3637
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
Update #1 – Suspect Charged (Investigation – 800 Block of North Van Buren Street): 
Wilmington Police have charged a suspect in connection with today’s shooting incident.
Responding officers took 28-year-old Serlina Wing into custody at the scene, and she has been charged with the following offenses:
- Assault (First Degree)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- Resisting Arrest
Original Release (October 4):
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 7:13 a.m., in the 800 block of North Van Buren Street.
Police located a 31-year-old female gunshot victim, who was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
This incident has been determined to have been domestic in nature. Police have recovered a firearm and a suspect was taken into custody at the scene, and charges are pending.
This incident remains under investigation and further details will be released when possible.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Joran Merced 302-576-3637
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
