Wilmington Police Department
Coverage of Wilmington Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Body camera video released of Wilmington, Delaware police shooting that killed 19-year-old Kadir Skinner; family calls for charges
Body camera video of a police shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, that killed 19-year-old Kadir Skinner has been released. The family of the deceased is calling for charges.
- Family of Wilmington police shooting victim disputes department’s account as they announce plan to sue city for $25 million
The family of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner disputes the Wilmington Police Department's account of his fatal shooting and has announced plans to sue the city for $25 million. Police body camera videos were released jointly by state and local officials, with the DOJ's Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust investigating the incident. The family's lawyers called for charges against the officer involved and emphasized the need for accountability.
- Search underway for suspect after 2 people shot inside Delaware hospital: police
Two people were shot at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware, prompting a police lockdown and search for a suspect. The hospital remains on lockdown, and authorities are investigating the incident without releasing details about the motive or location of the shooting.
- Man shot and killed while breaking up fight at Wilmington pizza shop
A 26-year-old man was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight between two women at a pizza shop in Wilmington. Another person is in stable condition. The incident occurred when the man attempted to intervene in the altercation.
- US Marine stabbed to death in North Carolina chaotic street brawl, police hunt person of interest
A U.S. Marine, Lance Cpl. Daniel Montano, was stabbed to death during a chaotic street brawl in Wilmington, North Carolina. Police released surveillance images of a person of interest wearing specific clothing and are seeking public assistance to identify him.