A quiet evening in Wilmington, North Carolina, was shattered by the sound of gunfire on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. At approximately 8:30 p.m., the Wilmington Police Department was alerted to potential firearm activity in the 700 block of Marstellar Street by the Shotspotter system. Arriving at the scene, officers discovered a person who had been shot.
The victim was identified as 42-year-old Daryl Scott.
Emergency medical services were rendered, but Scott ultimately succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The Wilmington Police Department has since confirmed that they are treating the case as a homicide and have launched a full investigation into the shooting.
In the immediate aftermath of the discovery, members of the Criminal Investigation Division, Crime Scene Investigation, and a K9 unit were all dispatched to the location to gather evidence and begin the process of piecing together the events that led to Scott's death. The Medical Examiner's Office was also present at the scene. At this time, no suspects have been named, and no arrests have been made in connection with the fatal shooting. The investigation remains active and ongoing as authorities continue to seek information from the public that could lead to a resolution in the case.
