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Wilmington Hospital Shooting: Suspect at Large, Victims' Status Unknown
17 Jun
Summary
- Two people were shot inside a Wilmington hospital on Tuesday.
- The hospital was locked down, and a suspect remained at large.
- Victims' status and shooter's identity were not immediately disclosed.
On Tuesday, a shooting incident occurred at a Wilmington hospital, resulting in two individuals being shot. As authorities initiated a search for the suspect, who was still at large, the hospital implemented a lockdown to ensure the safety of all on-site. David Karas, chief administrative officer for the Wilmington police department, confirmed the report at approximately 3:30 PM but withheld specific information regarding the victims' conditions or the ongoing investigation into the shooter's whereabouts.
ChristianaCare, the operator of the facility, confirmed the situation via an emailed statement, noting that it was diverting patients from its emergency department. The statement characterized the event as an active police investigation for a possible active shooter. This incident highlights a persistent problem of violence within hospitals across the United States. Wilmington, Delaware's largest city with about 71,000 residents, is located approximately 25 miles south of Philadelphia.
