Police responded to a shooting report at Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon. Initial accounts indicated that the incident occurred within the ChristianaCare facility on the 500 block of West 14th Street. The Wilmington Police Department advised the public to steer clear of the area, with a dispatcher confirming that the scene and investigation are still active.
The hospital, in a statement to Newsweek, announced that the campus is currently locked down and the emergency department is diverting patients. The hospital emphasized its collaboration with law enforcement to secure the premises, stating, “We are working closely with law enforcement and taking all appropriate steps to ensure the safety of our patients, caregivers, and visitors. This is an active police investigation regarding a potential active shooter.”
Shooting at Wilmington Hospital: Current Details
News of the shooting surfaced around 4:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday. By 4:50 p.m. ET, details were scarce regarding the suspect or any injuries. At approximately 4:30 p.m., numerous officers, some clad in tactical gear, arrived at the hospital’s main and emergency room entrances, reported by the Delaware News Journal.
Location of ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital
The incident took place at the hospital located on the 500 block of West 14th Street, just northwest of Wilmington’s downtown. The facility houses 321 beds within its 622,100-square-foot building. Notably, in January 2021, then President-Elect Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 vaccine at the hospital.
Hospital Lockdown
Due to the ongoing investigation, the hospital campus remains on lockdown. Hospital representatives communicated their commitment to gathering information and updating the public as more details become available. They reiterated that ensuring safety and maintaining patient care are their top priorities.
Injury Reports
No official declaration regarding injuries has been released at this time. This article represents a breaking news situation, and further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.