Suspect found after fatal shooting inside Delaware hospital

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington Hospital
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Wilmington Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware: A 23-year-old male suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia after a fatal shooting inside Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The shooting is believed to have been targeted and isolated, and at least one other person was shot and survived. The hospital diverted patients from its emergency department and was placed on lockdown, which was lifted by Tuesday night.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
23-year-old male suspect At-fault party

Original reporting

Suspect found after fatal shooting inside Delaware hospital | AP News

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