NEWARK, DE — A 19-year-old man was fatally shot on Sunday afternoon in the Kimberton community, leading to the arrest of a 13-year-old suspect, authorities have announced.
At approximately 3:06 p.m. on March 16, officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to reports of multiple gunshots on the unit block of Clarion Court. Upon arrival, officers found that gunfire had struck two residences in the area. Shortly after, police were notified that a gunshot victim had been brought to Christiana Hospital by private vehicle.
The victim, identified as Jahliel Jackson, sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body. Despite medical efforts, Jackson was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit and Evidence Detection Unit assumed the investigation, ultimately identifying a 13-year-old male from Wilmington as the suspect. The juvenile was taken into custody and charged with the following offenses:
- One count of Murder in the First Degree
- One count of Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited under the age of 21
- One count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
The suspect was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and remanded to the New Castle County Detention Center, with bail set at $170,000 in cash.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information to come forward, emphasizing the need for public assistance in ongoing investigations. Individuals can contact Detective Bruhn at (302) 395-8120 or submit tips through Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333.
Police remind the public that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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