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Suspect in custody after shooting at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware leaves 1 dead, 1 injured, police say

Updated on: June 16, 2026 / 10:15 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

Suspect in custody after shooting at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware leaves 1 dead, 1 injured, police say

TL;DR

  • A 23-year-old man is in custody in Philadelphia following a shooting at Wilmington Hospital.
  • The shooting left one person dead and another injured.
  • Wilmington Hospital was placed on lockdown for several hours following the incident.
  • The shooting is being investigated as a targeted and isolated incident.
  • Charges against the suspect are pending, and he awaits extradition to Delaware.
  • Officials, including the mayor and governor, have reacted to the "senseless" and "scary" violence.