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Several Dead, at Least 3 Hurt in 3 Separate Shootings in Wilmington, Delaware

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An apparent murder-suicide was part of a deadly night in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday as at least four people died and three were hurt.

The first shooting occurred shortly after 7 p.m. on the 600 block of North Monroe Street. A gunman shot a 32-year-old man and a 33-year-old man. Both victims were taken to the hospital where the 32-year-old died from his injuries. The 33-year-old was listed in stable condition.

Around 8:25 p.m., police were called to a house on West 2nd Street, near Van Buren Street. They found three people shot dead and a 12-year-old girl hurt.

 A 30-year-old woman and 19-year-old woman were killed. Wilmington police said they also found a 32-year-old man dead in the home. They believe that man killed himself after shooting the others.

The girl was hospitalized in stable condition.

Finally, around 10:40 p.m., a person was shot on East 23rd and Jessup streets. The victim was taken to the hospital in extremely critical condition. 

No arrests have been made in any of the shootings and police have not released descriptions of any suspects.

If you or someone you know is facing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence hotline for help at (800) 799-SAFE (7233) or go to www.thehotline.org for more. States often have domestic violence hotlines, as well.

If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide please call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text TALK to 741741 or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.

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