One dead following Wilmington shooting Wednesday morning

One man is dead following a shooting in Wilmington, according to a news release from the Wilmington Police Department.

Around 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, police were dispatched to the 4000 block of Wilshire Boulevard for report of an unconscious person, the release said. Officers located a 22-year-old man who had been shot outside of a nearby apartment complex.

The victim, whose identity had not been released by Wilmington police as of Wednesday afternoon, died as a result of his injuries prior to the arrival of law enforcement.

The homicide investigation is currently ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wilmington Police Department at 910-343-3600 or using the Tip 411 app.

“Our condolences are with the (victims’) friends and family during this difficult time,” the release reads.

This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: One dead following Wilmington shooting Wednesday morning

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