Police investigate Wilmington fatal shooting

Wilmington police are investigating a homicide after ShotSpotter alerted them to a shooting on N. 30th Street early Friday morning.

Around 6:40 a.m., Wilmington police responded to the 900 block of N. 30th Street in reference to a ShotSpotter alert.

According to a press release from the Wilmington Police Department, officers found a 45-year-old man’s body on the sidewalk. EMS transported him due to a crowd of people forming in the area.

“This case is still under investigation and there is no further information at this time,” WPD wrote in the release.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Wilmington Police Department at (910)-343-3609 or use tip708.com for anonymous methods.

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Editor Amanda McReynolds can be reached at 910-343-2389 or amcreynolds@jdnews.com