On June 16, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., two individuals were shot inside Wilmington Hospital, a ChristianaCare facility in Wilmington, Delaware. The Wilmington Police Department reported that officers found two victims with gunshot wounds inside the hospital. The identities of the victims and their conditions have not been disclosed.
Preliminary information indicates that the shooting may have involved hospital employees, with one employee reportedly firing at two coworkers. Authorities have identified a suspect but have not released the name. An active search is underway for the suspect, and police are investigating a possible vehicle linked to the incident.
Following the shooting, the hospital was placed on lockdown, and the emergency department was redirected as law enforcement secured the area. Video footage showed hospital staff being escorted from the building by armed officers. The Wilmington Police Department stated that the hospital remains locked down and advised the public to avoid the vicinity. ChristianaCare confirmed the incident and is cooperating with law enforcement. The motive for the shooting is currently unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.