One dead, one injured in Wilmington Hospital shooting, police identify suspect in custody
Summary
Shooting Wilmington Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware: At approximately 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wilmington Police responded to an active shooter call at ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital on West 14th Street and the facility was placed on lockdown. Two 19‑year‑old men were shot; one died from his injuries while the other remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Late that night, a 23‑year‑old suspect named John Wallace‑Bey of New Castle was taken into custody in Philadelphia, where extradition is pending and he faces charges of first‑degree murder and related offenses. Wilmington Police are continuing an investigation and reviewing surveillance footage to determine how the suspect escaped the premises.}
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed patient | Unknown | Fatal |
| John Wallace-Bey | Unknown | Unknown |