Man shot, critically wounded in Wilmington

A 31-year-old man was shot and critically wounded Monday night in Wilmington, city police said Tuesday.

A 911 call reported the shooting about 11:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Townsend Place, Sgt. Fray Lynch told The News Journal.

Responding officers found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, she said.

Based on preliminary investigation, Lynch said, police believe the man was sitting in a vehicle when the shooter or shooters approached and fired repeatedly.

He was treated at the scene by New Castle County paramedics and transported to Christiana Hospital, Lynch said.

He was listed in critical condition, but described as stable, she said. No additional information was released about his injuries.

No suspect information was available.

Police ask anyone with tips about the shooting to call Detective A. Reddick at (302) 576-3649, send texts starting with TIP WILMINGTON to 888777 or call the Wilmington Police Confidential Tip Line at (302) 576-3990.

Tips also may be provided through Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 and www.tipsubmit.com.

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