Police investigate deadly shooting in New Castle County

WILMINGTON, DE (WTXF) - Police in New Castle County have begun a homicide investigation following a deadly shooting in Wilmington.

Police responded to a call of multiple shots fired on the 900 block of N. Pine Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 29-year old male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body.

The victim was treated on the scene by the New Castle County Paramedics and transported to the Christiana Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, according to police.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages and ongoing.

Anyone with information reference to this investigation is asked to call Wilmington Police Detectives at 302-576-3620.

Information may also be left on the Homicide Hotline 302-576-3939.