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Zion Davis-Shelton was an 18-year-old Black male who was shot and killed on the night of October 24, 2021, on the unit block of West 27th Street in Wilmington, Delaware. Police found him wounded and emergency responders took him to a nearby hospital, where he died of his injuries. Public reports identified him as being from New Castle.

Wilmington Police released his name within days and asked the public to contact Detective Steven Bender with any information. Officials described the investigation as ongoing and did not release details about a suspect, motive, or the events that led to the shooting. Community reminders of the killing included candles, bottles, and photos placed at the scene, and the slaying was noted as part of a larger rise in gun violence in Wilmington during 2021.

If anyone has information about what happened on West 27th Street that night, contact Detective Steven Bender or Wilmington police with tips.