Wilmington shooting: Multiple victims reported at apartment on North Adams Street; first details

Shooting at Adams Court Apartments in Wilmington, Delaware prompted emergency response; multiple victims reported in the 800 block of North Adams Street.

Updated on: Mar 25, 2026, 07:23:21 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A shooting at an apartment building on North Adams Street in Wilmington, Delaware, prompted an emergency response Monday. Wilmington Police Department confirmed two people died and two were injured in the incident.

Wilmington Police Department said in an initial update that they are investigating an “incident” and added that Adams Street is closed between 4th and 9th Streets.

The incident reportedly took place at Adams Court Apartment on n the 800 block of North Adams Street in Delaware's New Castle County.

CBS News reported that the victims, two males one 19-year-old and the other 21, were shot. They were transported to a local hospital where they passed away. The other two victims: a man and a woman, were undergoing treatment. Their current condition is not known.

The incident happened around 2:20pm local time. By 2:50pm, there was a massive police presence, with a police helicopter also deployed at the scene.

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No other details were released as the shooting continues to be under investigation.

Individuals with potential leads on the incident have been asked to call Detective Brendan Shea at 302-576-3649 or the Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

Wilmington is located in New Castle County near the borders of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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