Another young life is gone in Wilmington. His name was Jabez Moore. He was 18. Police say he was shot in the 300 block of West 24th Street. He died from his injuries. That’s the reality of what happened. A teenager is dead and someone out there knows why.
The Wilmington Police Department is handling the investigation. They’ve identified Moore as the victim. They haven’t announced any arrests. They haven’t named a suspect. What they have done is put a detective on the case and asked the public for help.
Detective Derek Haines is the point person. His number is (302) 576-3656. If you have information, call it. If you don’t want to talk to police directly, Delaware Crime Stoppers is an option. You can stay anonymous. You can still help. That’s the deal.
Here’s what we know. Moore was shot on West 24th Street. He was taken to the hospital or pronounced at the scene. Either way, he didn’t survive. The investigation is active. That means police are still gathering evidence. Still talking to people. Still trying to piece together what happened in those moments before the gunfire.
Here’s what we don’t know. We don’t know who pulled the trigger. We don’t know if it was random or targeted. We don’t know if there was an argument. We don’t know if Moore knew the person who shot him. Those are the questions that keep families up at night. Those are the questions that need answers.
Moore was 18. That’s a kid. That’s someone who should have decades ahead of him. Instead, his name is in a police report. His face is in a news story. His family is in mourning. It’s the kind of thing that happens too often in too many cities. But that doesn’t make it any easier when it’s your son. Your friend. Your neighbor.
So call the detective. Call Crime Stoppers. Do something. Because staying quiet doesn’t help anyone. And Jabez Moore deserves better than silence.
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