A 46-Year-Old man was shot and killed Monday afternoon Wilmington Police say.
WILMINGTON (DE): Police say they were called to the area in the 200 block of North Dupont Street to investigate a report of a shooting around 3:30 p.m.
According to a news release, officers located a 46-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. After being treated by EMS and New Castle County Paramedics, the victim was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
Later that night, police were able to identify him as 46-year-old Michael Parker.
Parker is the second person who have died as a result of gun violence in Wilmington during the month of December, two others were injured during the same period.
Police say the shooting remains under investigation and anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Mackenzie Kirlin at (302) 576-3653.
You can also provide information to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.org.
The Wilmington Police Department Victim Services Unit is available to provide support, information and referrals to those who are victims of crime, and can be reached at (302) 576-3622. Additionally, the WPD Youth Response Unit is available to provide free counseling and services to children and their families who have been exposed to potentially traumatizing events, and can be reached at (302) 576-3183.
