6-year-old girl wounded by gunfire in Wilmington

Shooting scene on Bennett Street in Wilmington (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Shooting scene on Bennett Street in Wilmington (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Shooting scene on Bennett Street (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Shooting scene on Bennett Street (Photo: Delaware Free News)

UPDATED STORY: Man charged in shooting of girl

 

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/5/2015) A 6-year-old girl was wounded by gunfire this evening, Wilmington police said.

The shooting happened about 6:30 p.m. in the 800 block of Bennett St.

The girl was struck in the right knee. Officers provided first aid and took her to Wilmington Hospital. Police said she was in stable condition.

Police said the investigation is in the early stages and they asked anyone with information on  to call 302-576-3620.

Wilmington shooting victim in critical condition