19-year-old shot in Wilmington

A man was shot Tuesday night in Wilmington, city police said.

Numerous calls to 911 reported the shooting about 9:30 p.m. in the 2900 block of N. Washington St., Master Sgt. Donald Bluestein said.

As police were investigating, he said, the city's 911 Center was alerted by Wilmington Hospital staff that a 19-year-old had arrived there on his own and was being treated for a gunshot wound to a lower extremity. He was described as stable.

The victim, who lives in the city, told police he was walking in the block when he heard gunfire, started to run and realized he had been shot.

No additional information was available late Tuesday night, Bluestein said.

Police ask anyone with information about the shooting to contact is asked to contact detectives at (302) 576-3632, the Wilmington Police Confidential Tip Line at (302) 576-3990. Tips also may be given to Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 and www.tipsubmit.com.

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