Davahne Davis Obituary – The victim of the fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Wilmington’s East Side neighborhood has been identified as Davahne Davis, a 28-year-old man from Philadelphia. This incident marks the second fatal shooting in Wilmington this year.
Although the number of fatal injuries remains the same as last year at this time, the total number of shootings has decreased by approximately half. Seven individuals have been shot so far this year, compared to 15 at the same point last year in Wilmington.
According to Wilmington police, Davis was shot around 4:30 p.m. in the 600 block of E. Eighth St. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and unfortunately succumbed to his injuries later on.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and anyone with relevant information is urged to reach out to Detective Derek Haines at (302) 576-3656.