(Wilmington, DE 19802) On Monday, January 12, 2026, at approximately 9:16 p.m., Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to a report of a shooting in progress in the 8600 block of Park Court at the Paladin Club Apartments.
Officers learned that an altercation occurred outside the apartment complex, during which gunfire struck a 15-year-old female, and debris from the incident caused a minor injury to a 44-year-old female. The 15-year-old female sustained a gunshot wound to her lower body. Responding Officers immediately rendered medical aid until New Castle County Paramedics arrived. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was treated and released. The 44-year-old female was evaluated at a local hospital as a precaution and later released.
During the incident, a 16-year-old male was also in the area and fled following the altercation; however, he was located later and found to be uninjured.
During the continued and thorough investigation, Detectives identified a fourth suspect, 19-year-old Alexander Corona. On Friday, February 20, 2026, members of the Fugitive Apprehension & Surveillance Team located Corona on North Rodney Drive in Wilmington and took him into custody.
This arrest follows the identification and arrest of three other suspects, as outlined in the previously released news announcement. Please click the link below ⬇️
Detectives charged Alexander Corona with the following:
- Two Felony Counts of Assault First Degree
- Two Felony Counts of Reckless Endangering First Degree
- Two Felony Counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
- One Felony Count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- One Count of Conspiracy Second Degree
Alexander Corona was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institution in lieu of a $44,000 secured bond.
Alexander Corona – 19