Wilmington Police Shooting of Kadir Skinner Sparks Protests

Nineteen‑year‑old Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by Wilmington, Delaware police on the night of a reported incident at 24th and Jessup Streets. Police said the teenager emerged from a home with a gun pointed at a crowd and fled, prompting an officer to fire. The family disputes the account, claiming Skinner was shot in the back, was unarmed and handcuffed after being hit.

The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave while two investigations proceed: an internal police review and a separate probe by the Delaware Department of Justice. Community members and leaders, including The New Black Village Caucus and the Delaware NAACP, organized a peaceful march from Rodney Square to the police headquarters demanding the release of body‑camera footage. "Where are the images?" asked activist Joshua Caulk, while a family member said, "I want transparency on what happened to my son." The protests highlighted calls for accountability and transparency surrounding the shooting.