Shooting Incident at Wilmington Hospital: Latest Details
Law enforcement responded to a shooting report at a hospital in Wilmington, Delaware on Tuesday afternoon. Initial information indicated the incident took place at the ChristianaCare facility located on the 500 block of West 14th Street. Wilmington Police Department urged the public to avoid the area as the investigation continued actively.
The hospital, in a statement to Newsweek, confirmed that its campus was on lockdown and the emergency department was on divert. ‘We are collaborating closely with law enforcement and implementing all necessary measures to ensure the safety of our patients, caregivers, and visitors. The ongoing investigation addresses a potential active shooter situation,’ the statement noted.
Shooting at Wilmington Hospital: Current Knowledge
Reports of the shooting surfaced around 4:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday. By 4:50 p.m. ET, specific details about possible injuries or the suspect were scarce. Around 4:30 p.m., numerous police officers, some in tactical gear, were reported outside the main and emergency room entrances of the hospital, according to the Delaware News Journal.
Location of ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital
The Wilmington Police Department confirmed that the incident occurred at the hospital on the 500 block of West 14th Street in Wilmington, located just northwest of downtown. The hospital comprises 321 beds across a 622,100-square-foot facility. Notably, it was the site where then-President Elect Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 vaccine in January 2021.
Hospital Campus on Lockdown
The hospital declared a lockdown, stating that the investigation is ongoing. ‘Currently, we are actively collecting information and will provide updates upon confirmation of further details. The safety and well-being of everyone on campus and maintaining patient care continue as our top priorities,’ the Wilmington Hospital emphasized in another statement to Newsweek.
Current Status on Injuries
As of now, no official data about injuries has been released publicly.
This remains a developing story with further updates anticipated.