Delaware
35-year-old man fatally shot on South Van Buren Street in Wilmington on Friday night
A 35-year-old man was fatally shot in Wilmington on Friday night, according to police.
The shooting occurred at about 7:36 p.m. in the 500 block of S. Van Buren St., where police located the victim. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries, police said.
This marks the 98th shooting in Delaware this year and the 49th in Wilmington, according to Delaware Online/The News Journal’s database. Out of the 59 victims of gun violence in the city, nine have died. Statewide, 29 of 122 shooting victims have died this year.
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The shooting is still being investigated. More information will be released when possible.
Police urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective Brandon Mosley at (302) 576-6346. Tips can also be shared with Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.org.
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