Full Notification

Wilmington Police are investigating what has been determined to have been a fatal assault.
 
Police were notified about an assault that had occurred on October 20 at approximately 2:04 p.m. in the 2100 block of North Market Street. The victim, who has been identified as 60-year-old Edward Wiggins, was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on October 22.
 
The case was assigned to Detective Derek Haines of the Criminal Investigations Division, and the investigation continued in conjunction with the Delaware Division of Forensic Sciences. On October 23, it was determined that the victim died as a result of the assault.
 
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 at (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.