Three shot in Wilmington, one man dead
Wilmington Police responded to the 2300 block of Jessup Street around 9 p.m. Tuesday after reports of gunfire.
By Isaac Medina ·
Three people sustained gunshot wounds in Wilmington on Tuesday night, leaving one man dead and two women in stable condition. The Wilmington Police Department received calls to the 2300 block of Jessup Street at approximately 9 p.m.
Officers arrived at the scene to find three individuals injured. A 27-year-old man was transported to a local hospital, where he died. Two women, ages 31 and 21, were also taken to the hospital. Doctors listed both women in stable condition.
Police have not made any arrests. Investigators have not released a suspect description. They are currently working to determine the cause of the incident.
The shooting occurred near the site of a previous police-involved death. On June 24, officers patrolling the intersection of 24th and Jessup streets observed a large gathering just after 11 p.m. They saw a man with a handgun exit a home and point the weapon toward the crowd.
The man was identified as 19-year-old Kadir Skinner. Police stated he fled on foot when officers approached. An officer discharged a department-issued firearm during the chase, striking Skinner. He died at a hospital. Officers recovered a loaded gun from him, and no officers were injured in the June encounter.
All information was provided by the Wilmington Police Department.
