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. 

Got a tip or a story idea? Contact Krys’tal Griffin at kgriffin@delawareonline.com. 

It’s one of the world’s oldest desserts.

Since an 1984 proclamation by President Ronald Reagan, the country takes time out to celebrate the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day.

Today, there are over 1,000 flavors of the creamy, cold concoction, but which flavor is tops? It depends on the state.

Holiday Calendar carried out a study to find out the Top 5 favorite ice cream flavors in each state. They analyzed shopping data from over 12 million Americans and surveyed 4,500 people from 15 states to support their results.

Vanilla is the most popular flavor nationwide, but in Delaware, chocolate takes the top spot.

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What are Delaware’s favorite ice cream flavors?

Here are the top 5 flavors preferred in Delaware:

1. Chocolate 
2. Vanilla
3. Rocky road
4. Mint chocolate chip
5. Mango

A look at their map shows the First State is among 12 others that love to indulge in chocolate ice cream.

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According to the International Dairy Foods Association, these are the top 5 flavors in 2024:

1. Vanilla
2. Chocolate
3. Strawberry
4. Butter Pecan
5. Cookie Dough

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These flavors highlight the varied tastes of ice cream lovers everywhere, each offering a unique experience that delights the taste buds.

Whether enjoying a cone at the beach, a bowl at home or a sundae with friends, these flavors continue to bring joy and comfort to people of all ages.

You can contact Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@delawareonline.com.

A 14-year-old has been indicted in the killing of a 17-year-old in Ellendale.

Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 12000 block of N. Old State Road around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, where they found 17-year-old Ahniya Coverdale had been shot and taken to the Ellendale Fire Company, a Delaware State Police news release said. She was taken to a hospital, where she died.

A second victim, a 19-year-old man, later went to a hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg, police said. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police developed 14-year-old Angelo Rodriguez as a suspect. On Monday, he was indicted on 16 felony charges: first-degree murder, first-degree assault, eight counts of first-degree reckless endangering, theft of a firearm, three counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and two counts of possession of a firearm by a person prohibited.

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Rodriguez was committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $300,000 cash bond.

Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information should contact Detective M. Csapo at 302-741-2729 or send a Facebook message to Delaware State Police. Information can be provided anonymously by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.