Police Officer Fires Weapon at Armed Suspect

A Wilmington man, Savion Wilson, was shot by a police officer after he was seen riding a bike while armed and failed to comply with commands to drop his weapon. Wilson, 23, was captured after a brief foot chase and is currently in serious but stable condition, facing multiple charges including firearm possession as a convicted felon. In a separate incident in Long Beach, police officers shot at a suspect armed with a pellet gun, who surrendered without injury. The encounter occurred outside a motel where officers had responded to reports of a person with a firearm. No one was injured in the Long Beach incident, and body camera footage is being reviewed for transparency. Both incidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding police encounters with armed individuals and the subsequent use of force.