A wave of violence on a Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, left two young men dead in separate shootings, one of whom was 20-year-old Keshawn Darius Lee Hollingsworth. On September 13, 2026, Hollingsworth, a Black male, was shot and killed at the intersection of West Second and North DuPont streets. The incident, which also left a 15-year-old injured, was the second fatal shooting in the city within an hour, sparking concern and fear among residents.
Less than an hour before
Hollingsworth was killed, another young man, 19-year-old Ryshine Holloman, was fatally shot on the 200 block of West 34th Street. The proximity in time and location of the two homicides raised questions about a possible connection, though law enforcement has not publicly linked the two events. In the aftermath of the shootings, Wilmington police increased their presence in the affected neighborhoods, seeking to reassure a community shaken by the sudden violence.
Despite the ongoing investigation into the death of Keshawn Hollingsworth and the shooting of the teenager alongside him, no arrests have been made. Details regarding a potential suspect or suspects have not been released to the public. As a result, there have been no convictions or sentencing in this case. The investigation remains open, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing those responsible to justice. The case represents an unsolved homicide that contributed to a violent day in Wilmington, leaving a family to mourn the loss of a young man whose life was cut short.
