Police identify man shot in the head in Wilmington

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Monday, June 29, 2015
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A man in his 30s was shot in the head in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.

WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- Authorities have identified the 20-year-old man who was shot and killed in Wilmington, Delaware last week.

The shooting occurred around midnight Wednesday at the intersection 6th and Broom Streets.

It happened on the same block where a Delmarva utility crew was making emergency repairs to gas lines.

The victim, identified as Quiaire Nesmith, was rushed to Christiana Hospital in critical condition, but later succumbed to his injuries.

Police took one man into custody for questioning.

Anyone with information is asked to call 302-576-3653.