Police activity on Washington St. at Wilmington Hospital ChristianaCare June 16th

Police activity on Washington St. at Wilmington Hospital ChristianaCare June 16th

Police have swarmed to Wilmington Hospital this afternoon (Tue.) for a reported shooting.

Police said shortly after 5:00 p.m. Tuesday that two shooting victims had been located. There is no word on the severity of injuries or whether anyone had been taken into custody. 

Several detours are in place and people are asked to avoid the area. Personnel from Delaware State Police, the Wilmington Fire Department and New Castle County Paramedics have also responded to the scene. 

ChristianaCare said in a statement late Tuesday afternoon:

"The campus is currently on lockdown, and the emergency department is on divert. We are working closely with law enforcement and taking all appropriate steps to ensure the safety of our patients, caregivers and visitors."

WDEL will have more details as soon as they are available. 

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