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Wilmington Police Department
Thursday June 18th, 2026 :: 02:05 p.m. EDT

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Wilmington Police arrest 12-year-old in connection with assault involving BB gun:

Wilmington Police have arrested a 12-year-old following an assault involving a BB gun.
 
On June 15 at approximately 3 a.m., police responded to the hospital in reference to a 14-year-old male who had been shot with a BB gun while in the 700 block of South Buttonwood Street and had suffered a serious eye injury. Through further investigation, police identified a 12-year-old male as a suspect and obtained warrants for his arrest.
 
On June 16, police responded to the 1100 block of B Street and took the 12-year-old male suspect into custody without incident, and also recovered the BB gun used during the incident. He has been charged with the following offense:

  • Assault (Second Degree)
He was arraigned in New Castle County Family Court and released on $2,000 unsecured bail.

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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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