Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki has not released any statements regarding the rash of shootings that have occurred in Wilmington since the beginning of 2017. He has welcomed Coffee Mode to the city though.
The shooting marks the city’s fourth in as many days. Since Sunday, six people have been shot, three of which have been fatal.
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This week’s three homicides marks the deadliest start to a year since 2011. Wilmington has averaged 2.5 gun related homicides in January over the last six years, according to The News Journal database.