Delaware State Police detectives are looking into gunfire that erupted Thursday evening in a Wilmington neighborhood.
Officers rushed to Washington Street Extension near the 4800 block around 11:40 p.m. on April 16, 2026, after receiving reports of shots being fired. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered multiple bullet casings scattered throughout the location. Authorities confirmed no one was hurt and no buildings or vehicles sustained damage during the incident.
Detectives with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit are actively working the case. Officials are asking residents with any relevant details to reach out to Detective B. Timmons by calling (302) 365-8434. Community members can also share tips through private messages on the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Crime victims, witnesses, or families affected by sudden loss can access support through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center. Help is available around the clock by calling the toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or emailing [email protected].
