Suspect in fatal Delaware hospital shooting arrested in Philadelphia

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Wilmington, Delaware
ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital
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Incident type
Shooting, Workplace

Summary

Shooting Wilmington Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware: On the afternoon of June 16, a shooting occurred at ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, killing one person and injuring another. A 23‑year‑old man was arrested by Philadelphia police and taken into custody; charges and extradition to Delaware are pending. Authorities say the attack was targeted, and the hospital was placed under lockdown while law enforcement cleared the building.

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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