Gun violence

A Wilmington police officer shot and killed 19-year-old Kadir Skinner last week. Community members want accountability.

Two 19-year-old men suffered gunshot wounds as a result of the attack, with one dying as a result of his injuries.

Late Tuesday night, Wilmington Police reported that a suspect, a 23 year old man, was taken into custody in Philadelphia.

Snook’s wife Lauren said the all-day service was not just about loss, but who people choose to be after loss.

A coalition of gun-rights groups appealed the denial of their injunction to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in another attempt to block the law.

Gov. Matt Meyer continues his marathon of summer bill signings with six pieces of legislation from the House and four from the Senate, all of which make various changes to Delaware’s criminal justice and public safety system.

Congresswoman Sarah McBride hosted a gun safety roundtable with former Arizona lawmaker Gabby Giffords and Delaware public safety leaders to discuss how the state can continue trending downwards in gun-related crime.

Community members held a meeting at the Dover East Estates June 20.

Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen said city officials partner with local, state and federal bodies to address gun violence in Dover.

The Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety is intended to facilitate communication between agencies working against gun violence in the First State.