Troy Kirkland, a 16-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on the evening of Monday, March 10, 2025, on the 200 block of West 25th Street in Wilmington, Delaware. Wilmington Police responded at about 6:30 p.m. and found Kirkland with gunshot wounds; he was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and later died. The shooting was the city’s first homicide of 2025.

Neighbors described seeing Troy often in the neighborhood and said the killing has left the community shaken and fearful for other children. Mayor John Carney highlighted a focus on youth and violence after the incident. The Wilmington Police Department is investigating; no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Troy or witnessed anything on West 25th Street that evening, please share information with investigators.