Wilmington police charge suspects in connection with shootings in June and July

The Wilmington Police Department charged several people for connections to shootings over the summertime.

According to a news release, officers responded to a shooting in the 2800 block of Penn St. on Friday, June 23. Over the last month, detectives conducted interviews for the case. A 15-year-old is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, possession of a firearm by a minor, armed robbery, and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle.

During their investigation, they also charged three Wilmington men for alleged crimes. Kristopher Love was charged for firearm by felon, and Sam King IV was charged for possession of a firearm with an altered serial number. Jahiem Stukes was also charged with possession of firearm by a felon, armed robbery, and accessory after the fact. Love and King are currently out on bond.

On July 5, officers responded to a shooting on Burnett Boulevard. Detectives executed a search warrant on Wellington Avenue to find evidence for the shooting. During the execution of the warrant, the department seized 736 grams of marijuana. A firearm was also seized. After further investigation, it was determined that it was one of the weapons used in the shooting.

As a result, Jameel Chavis, of Wilmington, was arrested on drug charges. During the investigation, Kshuan Williams, a Wilmington man, was charged for having an outstanding warrant for probation violation. Williams is in the New Hanover County jail on a $75,000 bond.

Detectives charged Ladasia Henry, 28, for allegedly purchasing firearms on the behalf of prohibited possessors of firearms. A search warrant of her residence resulted in the seizure of two handguns. Henry is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and is out on bond.

On Saturday, July 29, officers responded to the 4800 block of Franklin Avenue and found a male and female victim with gunshot wounds.  While on scene another call came in from a nearby apartment complex, that call was placed by Quashawn Bloodworth, a 31-year-old man from Wilmington. Bloodworth called to report something had struck his vehicle.

After investigating further, officers determined Bloodworth had shot the victims after a confrontation had occurred in the road on Franklin Avenue about Bloodworth’s driving. He was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. Bloodworth is in jail under a $150,000 secure bond.

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