Two 24-Year-Olds Wounded in Sunday Evening Wilmington Shooting

Written by on 19 October 2026

Wilmington police are investigating a Sunday evening shooting that sent two men to the hospital.

Officers were called around 6:01 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, to the 300 block of North Scott Street for reports of gunfire. When police arrived, they learned that two 24-year-old men had been wounded and transported to Saint Francis Hospital, where both are listed in stable condition.

Police also received an earlier tip about possible shots fired near Fifth and Clayton streets, but officers were unable to confirm that report.

Detectives are continuing to investigate what led up to the shooting, and no arrests had been announced as of publication. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Jessica Gledhill at (302) 576-3667, or reach Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Delawarecrimestoppers.com.

Source: First State Update — Two Show Up At Hospital Shot Sunday

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