Delaware hospital locked down after 2 people are shot inside

ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital in Delaware was locked down Tuesday after police said two people were shot inside the facility, triggering an emergency response and patient diversion.

Police said the shooting was reported around 3:30 p.m. local time. David Karas, a Wilmington Police Department chief administrative officer, confirmed the incident but did not immediately release the victims’ conditions or say whether a suspect had been located.

ChristianaCare said it was diverting patients from the hospital’s emergency department while it took steps to protect patients, caregivers and visitors. The health system described the situation as an active police investigation involving a possible active shooter.

Wilmington Hospital is operated by ChristianaCare and is located in Wilmington, the state’s largest city.

What is known

Police have confirmed that two people were shot inside the hospital. Officials have not yet said whether the victims survived, whether anyone has been detained or what led to the shooting.

What happens next

Authorities are expected to provide further updates on the victims’ conditions, the status of the investigation and whether the lockdown or emergency diversion will continue.