A 15-year-old boy is recovering from a gunshot wound after an incident on Saturday night in Wilmington. According to police, the victim was found around 8 p.m. near West 9th and North Jefferson Streets in stable condition. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Police are investigating the shooting and have asked anyone with information to come forward by calling city detectives or Crimestoppers at delawarecrimestoppers.com.
**Background**
This incident is one of several recent violent incidents in Delaware, including a car crash that left two people dead and another hospitalized in Milford. The state has seen an increase in gun violence in recent years, with some areas bracing for potential "takeovers" ahead of the July 4th holiday.
The Wilmington Police Department has not released any further information about the shooting or suspects at this time. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities immediately.