Less than 40 minutes apart, two separate shootings occurred in Wilmington, resulting in two victims being shot, one fatally. The incidents happened in the early hours of the morning, with the first shooting taking place around 1:20 a.m. on the 2200 block of Washington Street. The victim, a 38-year-old man, was critically injured and later died at the hospital.
The second shooting occurred on the 1700 block of W. 4th Street shortly after 2 a.m. A 34-year-old man was shot and is currently in stable condition at the hospital. The police are investigating both incidents and have not yet determined if the two shootings are related.
The recent shootings have caused concern among residents and community leaders, who are calling for an end to gun violence in the city. Wilmington has seen an increase in violent crime in recent years, with shootings becoming more frequent. Authorities are working to address the root causes of violence and to implement strategies to prevent further incidents.
These incidents highlight the need for greater investment in community resources and programs to address violence and support at-risk individuals. Community leaders are calling for increased police presence in neighborhoods and for greater collaboration between law enforcement and community organizations to tackle the issue of gun violence.
The Wilmington Police Department is asking anyone with information about the shootings to come forward and assist with the investigation. The victims’ identities have not been released, and no arrests have been made in connection with the shootings. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police department or Crime Stoppers to help bring those responsible to justice.
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