Two Critically Injured in North Wilmington Shooting

Police searching for suspect and motive in Saturday evening incident

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:38pm

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A shooting in Wilmington's north side on Saturday evening left two people in critical condition, according to authorities. Police responded to reports of gunfire around 6:16 p.m. in the area of East 24th and Lamotte streets, where they found a 16-year-old male and a 25-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital and remain in critical condition.

Why it matters

Gun violence continues to be a major concern in Wilmington, which has seen an uptick in shootings and homicides in recent years. This incident adds to the city's ongoing challenges with public safety and the need for community-based solutions to address the root causes of crime.

The details

According to police, the shooting occurred around 6:16 p.m. on Saturday in the area of East 24th and Lamotte streets. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found a 16-year-old male and a 25-year-old male both suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital and are listed in critical condition. Investigators have not released any information about a suspect or a possible motive, and the case remains under active investigation.

  • The shooting occurred around 6:16 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Wilmington Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the shooting incident.

Detective Michael Chambers

The lead investigator on the case, who is asking the public for any information related to the shooting.

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What they’re saying

“Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the shooting to contact Detective Michael Chambers at (302) 576-3645. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers.”

— Detective Michael Chambers, Lead Investigator

What’s next

Investigators are continuing to search for a suspect and determine a motive for the shooting. The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to grant bail for any suspects arrested in connection with the incident.

The takeaway

This latest shooting in Wilmington's north side highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence in the city and the urgent need for community-based solutions to address the root causes of crime and improve public safety for all residents.