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Man Indicted in Wilmington Triple Shooting That Killed 21-Year-Old
Rasheed Earl charged with first-degree murder, assault, and other offenses in May 2025 incident.
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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A Delaware Superior Court grand jury has indicted 20-year-old Rasheed Earl in connection with a Wilmington triple shooting in May 2025 that left 21-year-old Jah'Mir Johnson dead and a 9-year-old girl and 19-year-old woman injured. Earl has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree assault, and several weapons offenses.
Why it matters
Gun violence and fatal shootings remain a major concern in Wilmington, with this incident occurring in the city's Price Run neighborhood. The death of Johnson is especially tragic, as his older cousin was also fatally shot in Bear just five years earlier.
The details
Police were called to the 800 block of E. 22nd St. around 6:45 p.m. on May 8, 2025 for reports of a shooting. Arriving officers found Johnson critically wounded, and the two other victims were also taken to area hospitals. Ring camera footage showed a large crowd gathering at the scene as police investigated.
- The shooting occurred on May 8, 2025 around 6:45 p.m.
- Jah'Mir Johnson's older cousin, Jahlil Patton, was fatally shot in Bear less than an hour before midnight on New Year's Eve in 2019.
The players
Rasheed Earl
A 20-year-old man who has been indicted on first-degree murder, second-degree assault, and weapons charges in connection with the Wilmington triple shooting.
Jah'Mir Johnson
A 21-year-old man who was killed in the Wilmington triple shooting.
What’s next
The judge will decide on whether to allow Rasheed Earl out on bail.
The takeaway
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing gun violence concerns in Wilmington, with the death of Jah'Mir Johnson coming just five years after his older cousin was also fatally shot. It raises questions about public safety, crime prevention, and support for families impacted by such senseless acts of violence.
