Wilmington Police are on scene investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred in the area of 24th and Jessup Streets.
At approximately 11:12 p.m. Wednesday, police officers on patrol in the area of 24th and Jessup Streets observed a large crowd. As officers were monitoring the crowd, they observed a male subject armed with a handgun exit a residence and point the firearm towards the crowd. Police officers approached the subject – a 19-year-old male – who fled on foot. During the foot pursuit, a police officer engaged with the suspect and discharged their department-issued firearm, striking the suspect.
The suspect was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Police recovered a loaded firearm from the suspect.
The police officer was not injured.
This incident is under investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division, the Office of Professional Standards and the Delaware Department of Justice.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Robert Fox at (302) 576-3625.
This is an ongoing investigation and further information will be released when possible.
