Officials: Teens face charges in connection to shooting of 14-year-old in Wilmington, DE

Officials say a loaded handgun was also recovered from the scene.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Officials: Teens face charges in connection to DE shooting
Wilmington police have announced charges on a 15-year-old in connection with a shooting in Canby Park.

WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- Wilmington police have announced charges against a 15-year-old in connection with a shooting in Canby Park.



The incident happened Monday just before 7 p.m. on the 600 block of South Union Street.



Officials say police were dispatched to the scene and located a 14-year-old gunshot victim.



He was transported to a nearby hospital and is listed in stable condition.



Safe Streets Task Force members on the scene located three juveniles leaving the area, according to authorities.



A 15-year-old and two 14-year-old males were taken into custody by police.



A loaded handgun was also recovered from the scene.



Investigators later identified the 15-year-old male as a suspect in connection with the shooting incident.



He is facing charges of Assault (First Degree), Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Four Counts) and other related offenses.



The teen is being held at New Castle County Detention Center on $108,500 cash-only bail.



Police also charged one of the 14-year-old males with Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited and Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon.



He is also being held at the New Castle County Detention Center on $10,000 cash-only bail.



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