The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is investigating a shooting incident that left a 4-year-old boy and a teenager injured Sunday night, June 14, 2026.

The shooting occurred at approximately 6:39 p.m. on Sunday when Wilmington Police located the teen and boy on the 1400 block of West 3rd Street in Wilmington, Delaware, officers say.

Both victims were found in stable condition and were transported to a local hospital.

According to police, the 18-year-old victim had exchanged gunfire with multiple people during the incident and was found to be wanted for an unrelated incident. Charges against the teen for the shooting are pending, officials say.

The incident continues to be under investigation, and further details will be released.

The WPD asks that anyone with information on this incident contact Detective Johnnie Everett at (302) 576-3972, or send information to Delaware Crime Stoppers at (1-800) TIP-3333 or at delawarecrimestoppers.com.

Additionally, the WPD Victim Services Unit and Youth Response Unit are available to provide support, free counseling, and other services to victims of crime and traumatizing events. To contact the Victim Services unit, call (302) 576-3622, and to contact the Youth Response Unit, call (302) 576-3183.