Suspect in fatal Delaware hospital shooting arrested in Philadelphia

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Wilmington, Delaware
ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital
Incident type
Shooting, Premises

Summary

Shooting Wilmington Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware: A shooting occurred at about 3:30 p.m. EDT on June 16 at ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital, killing one person and injuring another. A 23‐year‐old suspect was arrested in Philadelphia and is pending extradition to Delaware.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed patient Unknown Fatal
Unnamed suspect At-fault party

Original reporting

Suspect in fatal Delaware hospital shooting arrested in Philadelphia

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