Wilmington Hospital Shooting Injures Two, Suspect Sought
A shooting inside Wilmington Hospital in Delaware on Tuesday afternoon left at least two people injured and prompted a massive police response and a manhunt for a suspect. Authorities are investigating the incident as a workplace shooting involving hospital employees.
The shooting occurred at the ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital campus on the 500 block of West 14th Street. Police responded to reports of gunfire around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16. Upon arrival, officers found two gunshot victims. Their conditions have not been officially released, though early scanner reports indicated one victim was shot in the neck and another in the upper body. A text message sent to hospital staff reportedly stated the shooting occurred in the building's basement.
Law enforcement officials said preliminary information indicates the incident began when one hospital employee shot two other employees. The alleged shooter, whose identity is known to police, may have been a temporary employee. The suspect fled the scene, prompting an active manhunt involving local and state police. Federal agents were also reported at the scene. Authorities have described the incident as isolated and...