City of Wilmington
News from the Office of Police Chief Michael J. Szczerba
For Immediate Release
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 9:40 a.m.
Contact:
M/Sgt. Steven H. Barnes
Wilmington Police Headquarters
300 N. Walnut Street
(302) 576-3162
Yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, February 10, 2010) at approximately 12:10 p.m., Wilmington Police were dispatched to the unit block of E. 23rd Street in regards to a shooting that had just occurred. There, officers located a 24 year old Wilmington man suffering from a single gunshot wound to his left buttocks. The victim was unable to offer many details of the incident, only that he was shot by an unknown man in dark clothing.
The victim was transported to the Christiana Hospital for treatment of the wound and is in good condition.
The investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information regarding this crime, please contact Detective Kim Donohue at (302) 576-3643. Callers may remain anonymous.
Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
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