2 killed, 2 critical after shooting in Wilmington: police
Quadruple shooting in Wilmington: 2 killed, 2 in critical condition
Police are investigating a quadruple shooting in Wilmington that left two men dead and two others critically injured, with neighbors expressing shock and concern over recurring violence.
WILMINGTON, DE - An investigation is underway after a deadly quadruple shooting occurred in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon.
What we know:
Just before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wilmington police say a shooting happened in the area of West 7th and North Adams Streets.
Upon arrival, police found a 19-year-old male and 21-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, and later succumbed to their injuries.
At the scene, police also located a woman and a man both suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to the hospital in critical condition.
Neighbors described hearing more than 20 gunshots and seeing police and emergency crews working on the victims.
"It sounded like pop pop pop...and it didn't have that loud boom like a regular gun did," said a resident.
Police blocked off several streets in the area while investigators collected evidence.
Residents say they counted more than 20 evidence markers at the scene.
Community reaction and calls for change
What they're saying:
Some neighbors say they are traumatized by what they witnessed.
"My friend said no don't go to the door and he was like they're shooting," said Terrielle Jordan.
Jordan said she saw one of the victims on her doorstep and recorded video of police and emergency crews working on the man.
"He just like was looking up at us like staring at us and before I could even call 911 the police ended up pulling up," said Jordan.
Jordan said this is the third shooting near her home since October.
"So I was debating if I wanted to stay another year but I think I'm probably gonna move. This is too much," said Jordan.
Other residents say violence is a regular occurrence in the neighborhood.
"It's common. It's common place here. It's common," said Rick Johnson.
One woman, London, said she got a security camera to help police if needed. She first thought the gunfire was construction noise.
"It was the (makes sound) but unfortunately, those were the shots and not them breaking the ground with the construction work that they're doing," she said.
Some neighbors expressed hope for change.
"I'm definitely hoping that people just stop. Life is too short to be doing all that. It's crazy," said a resident.
Police continue to investigate what led to the shooting and have not released further details about suspects or a motive.
What we don't know:
Police have not said what led up to the shooting or released information about any suspects. The names of the victims have not been released.
What you can do:
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Brendan Shea at (302) 576-3649.
You can also provide information to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Tip-3333 or Delawarecrimestoppers.com
The Wilmington Police Department Victim Service Unit is available to provide support, information and referrals to those who are victims of crime, and can be reached at (302) 576-3622.
Additionally, the WPD Youth Response Unit is available to provide free counseling and services to children and their families who have been exposed to potentially traumatizing events and can be reached at (302) 576-3183
The Source: Information from Wilmington Police Department and interviews with neighbors.