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15-year-old killed, 16-year-old critically injured in Wilmington shooting Monday night
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Two teens were shot, one fatally, Monday night in Wilmington, police said.
City police were called to the 2300 block of N. Carter St. about 8 p.m. for reports of the shooting.
There, they found a 15- and 16-year-old both critically injured. Both were rushed to the hospital, where the 15-year-old died.
As of Tuesday morning, the 16-year-old was still in critical condition, police said.
The shooting garnered attention on social media, with numerous posts speculating about what happened, who was shot and how many people were injured.
Police have not released any information about potential suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Justin Kane at 302-576-3961.
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