Two Delaware children witnesses to shooting

Children often witness shootings and are affected by what they experience. In this Delaware shooting, two children were close to the victim when she was shot:

A pediatrician with the Nemours Alfred I. du Pont Hospital for Children in Wilmington has been arrested and charged with attempted homicide in the shooting of her former companion during a custody exchange Monday.

Lauren Patricia Daly, 41, of Middletown Township, Delaware County, allegedly fired three shots through the windshield of a car, hitting her former companion, a 49-year-old woman from Wynnewood. An 11-year-old boy was sitting in the front seat at the time, and a 9-year-old girl was outside the car, according to police.

The unidentified wounded woman drove herself to Riddle Memorial Hospital. She was later transferred to Crozer Chester Medical Center for further treatment of "potentially life-threatening" injuries to her face and torso, according to police.

The boy told police the victim had driven to Daly's home to drop off his sister. When Daly asked to speak with the boy, her former companion said she needed to call first. The two argued, and Daly pulled a 9mm pistol and fired, the account continued. The boy told police he ducked to avoid being shot, court records say.

Daly complied with police requests to come out of her house and was detained. The loaded gun was found by the side of the road, according to police.

The hospital lists Daly's specialty as pediatric emergency medicine.

17-year old Delaware boy shot in both legs

A 17-year old boy in Wilmington, Delaware, was taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds to both legs, but has been uncooperative.

From an article:

[Cpl. Mark Ivey] said Christiana Hospital contacted officers about a shooting victim who was seeking treatment. The Wilmington boy had gunshot wounds to both legs and had been taken by an acquaintance to the hospital, where he was uncooperative with investigative efforts, Ivey said. Ivey said he is listed in stable condition.

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17-year old Delaware boy shoots man

A 17-year old boy was arrested in Wilmington, Delaware, for shooting a 23-year old man.

From an article:

Police say the suspect, a 17-year-old boy, shot a 23-year-old man at 23rd and North Pine Streets Sunday afternoon. 

A search of the suspect's home turned up evidence linking him to thecrime, and he's now charged with assault, firearms possession and criminal mischief.

Every gun in the hands of a child must first pass through the hands of an adult.

16-year old boy injured in mass shooting at Delaware soccer tournament

A 16-year old boy was shot in the head during a mass shooting that occurred during a soccer tournament in Wilmington, Delaware. Three other people were wounded, and one man was killed.

From an article:

Captain Nancy Dietz told The News Journal that at around 2.30pm, three men began firing into a crowd at Eden Park. Some of the spectators returned fire, wounding two of the suspects.

The three gunmen fled in a vehicle, but it crashed a few blocks away at New Castle Avenue and C Street. 

One of the men was found in the vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was airlifted to Christiana Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The other two men, one of whom sustained a leg injury, took off from the scene on foot, but were later discovered by patrol officers accompanied by a K-9 dog hiding in a nearby vacant lot.

The other gunman was bitten by the police dog during the arrest, 6ABC reported.

Three people who were taking part in the annual Marcus Garvey Soccer Tournament were wounded, including a 16-year-old who was shot in the head; a 47-year-old man who was struck in the chest; and a 34-year-old man who was hit in the shoulder.  

All of the victims were taken to area hospitals. Two are listed in critical condition, while one was treated and released.

Police have not released the names of the suspects or the victims.

The afternoon shooting comes just hours after another person was found shot to death near 13th and French streets. Police have yet to determine whether the two incidents are connected.

From a related article:

“It’s a Sunday afternoon in the summer, you’re supposed to be in the park,” Kelly said. “It’s supposed to be safe.”

About 2:30 p.m., three men arrived at the soccer tournament and began shooting into the crowd, Dietz said. Then people in the park began firing back.

“It was a back-and-forth thing,” Dietz said.

One woman, who would not give her name, said two suspects seemed to target a man in the soccer crowd.

“As soon as he turned around, they gave him one in the chest,” the woman said.

“He started running, and they gave him four more in the back. Then they went wild, shooting everywhere.”

 

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13-year old Delaware boy shot in the back

A 13-year old Wilmington, Delaware boy was shot in the back while standing with a group of youths on the side of the street, in an apparent drive-by shooting.

From the article:

Police say the boy was shot in the lower back about 8:45 p.m. Thursday in the area of 10th and North Madison streets. Authorities say he was standing outside with other youths when he was shot. The boy was taken to Christiana Hospital, where he was in serious condition.

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10-year old Delaware boy brings handgun to school

A 10-year old Laurel, Delaware boy brought a handgun and ammunition to school in his backpack to show off to other students.

From the article:

[School Board President] Vanderslice said that at the end of the day, when the child was showing the gun to some classmates, another student told a parent who promptly alerted school administrators. The administrators, in turn, contacted police.

When officers arrived at the school, they took the child into custody. The gun and ammunition were still in the child's possession, according to Vanderslice.
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In a statement to parents, Vanderslice wrote, "Laurel schools are doing the utmost to protect your children, but we also need parents' help.  The only way this child was able to bring a gun to school was for it to be available for the child to pick up and place it in his backpack.  If you have guns, please make sure they are secured and talk to your children about the serious consequences of this child's action.  Luckily, no one was injured in this incident, but we as a community have to be diligent."

Or better yet, don't have a gun in the home with a child.

Every gun in the hands of a child must first pass through the hands of an adult.