UMVA has learned that a sudden and violent incident unfolded at a hospital in Delaware on Tuesday, leaving two people shot and a large police response underway.
The shooting took place at Wilmington Hospital, prompting a massive lockdown of the campus and a search for a suspect. The conditions of the two victims were not immediately known, but police confirmed they had located two gunshot victims.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the hospital remains on lockdown, with police asking the public to avoid the area. A suspect has been identified, but few details have been released, leaving many questions unanswered about the motives behind the shooting.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that police are reviewing scanner traffic, which indicated a vehicle with Delaware registration may be connected to the shooting. However, authorities have not publicly identified a vehicle of interest, adding to the mystery.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the hospital's operator, ChristianaCare, confirmed the shooting and said the campus was placed on lockdown following the incident. The emergency department was put on divert, and officials are working closely with law enforcement to ensure the safety of patients, caregivers, and visitors.
Aerial footage from the scene showed a heavy police presence surrounding the hospital campus as officers responded to the incident. Multiple law enforcement vehicles were seen outside the facility, and people were seen exiting the building with their hands raised in a sign of surrender.
The Wilmington Police Department said the investigation remains active, with officials cautioning that details released so far are preliminary and could change as investigators gather more information. For now, authorities are tight-lipped about what led to the shooting, where on the hospital campus it occurred, or a possible motive.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the community is on high alert, and law enforcement is working tirelessly to piece together the events surrounding the shooting. The search for answers continues, and UMVA will provide updates as more information becomes available.
