Wilmington Hospital Shooter Indicted for 1st Degree Murder and other Offenses
June 22, 2026/
The man who went into Wilmington Hospital on June 16th with a firearm and shot two hospital employees – killing one and injuring the other, has been indicted on seven felony charges. Monday morning, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced the indictment against 23 year old John Wallace-Bey – 1st degree murder, 1st degree attempted murder, 1st degree reckless endangering and four weapons offenses. Wallace-Bey was arrested in Pennsylvania the evening of June 16th and remains in custody pending extradition to Delaware. Jennings says the surviving victim is in stable condition.
Additional information from Attorney General Kathy Jennings:
“This was a shocking and traumatizing act of violence in one of our community’s most sensitive places,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “All of us are sick for the victims, for the Christiana Care family, and for Wilmington Hospital’s neighbors who were shaken by this senseless gun violence. Prosecutors and law enforcement worked relentlessly to identify, detain, and charge the defendant and to interview witnesses. Prosecutors will move to extradite the defendant in the coming days so that he can face justice. Victim support teams in Wilmington PD and the DOJ, along with the DOJ’s Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program, have been working to assist the victims of this crime and will continue to do so throughout this process.
My thanks go out to the officers and command of Wilmington Police Department, and our law enforcement partners, who secured Wilmington Hospital and worked around the clock to locate and detain the suspect. I want to thank, as well, the medical staff who acted heroically, under unthinkable stress, to aid both victims—one of whom tragically succumbed to their injury and the other of whom is alive today because of his colleagues’ quick thinking.”
“Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victims of this senseless act of violence, as well as their families and every member of the ChristianaCare family who has been impacted,” said Wilmington Police Chief Wilfredo Campos. “I applaud the rapid response of our Wilmington Police officers and appreciate the support of so many of our law enforcement and public safety partners, whose support helped us to quickly take this suspect into custody. We also appreciate the efforts of the Delaware Department of Justice to ensure that the defendant in prosecuted to the fullest extent possible.”
“Our hearts remain with the victims and their families during this incredibly difficult time,” said ChristianaCare incoming President and CEO Jennifer Schwartz. “This tragedy has deeply impacted our health care community, and we know many are still early in the grieving process. Our leadership team and I are committed to making sure our caregivers feel heard and know their questions and concerns matter, and we’re taking steps to further enhance their safety. We are deeply grateful for the compassion and care so many have shown us. It’s a powerful reminder of what makes Wilmington and the entire state of Delaware so special.”
On June 16, 2026, Wallace-Bey, an IT intern with Wilmington Hospital, is alleged to have entered Wilmington Hospital with a firearm and shot two hospital employees, killing one and critically injuring another, before fleeing. As of today, the surviving victim is in stable condition.
Law enforcement tracked and apprehended Wallace-Bey hours later in Philadelphia. Investigators believe that the shooting was targeted and have not identified any prior criminal record. With the indictment secured,
The DOJ reminds the public that charges are allegations and that all defendants are entitled to a presumption of innocence until they have been proven guilty.