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Wilmington Police Department
Wednesday August 27th, 2025 :: 10:25 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Update #1 – Additional victim located (Investigation - West 7th and North Adams Streets):

On Tuesday at approximately 6:27 p.m., police were notified about a 20-year-old male who arrived at the hospital suffering from a graze wound.

Through further investigation, detectives determined that the victim was injured in connection with the shooting incident that took place on Monday.

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

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Jessica Gledhill at (302) 576-3667

You can also provide information to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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

Original release (August 25):

Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. in the area of West 7th and North Adams Streets.  

Police located a 21-year-old male gunshot victim, who arrived to the hospital in stable condition.

Address/Location
Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151

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