Delaware
17-year-old girl hospitalized after shooting in Wilmington, Delaware: Police
An investigation is underway after police said a 17-year-old girl was shot in Wilmington, Delaware.
According to the Wilmington Police Department, just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, on the 1400 block of North Walnut Street, officers found a 17-year-old girl gunshot victim.
Police said the teen was transported to a nearby hospital and placed in stable condition.
At this time, no arrests have been made. Police said the incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Douglas Rivell at (302) 576-3633 or provide information to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Tip-3333 or Delawarecrimestoppers.com.