East Side Violence and Council Action | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Wilmington’s East Side is in crisis as violence surges, with two shootings in just two days leaving five injured — a pattern that follows another attack just a week prior. Residents live in fear, describing a neighborhood where minor tensions can spiral into gunfire, sparking calls for better parenting and community engagement. City Council member Zanthia Oliver is pushing for urgent action, demanding more visible police patrols on foot, crackdowns on loitering and drugs, and the removal of vacant, boarded-up homes to revitalize the area. Police say they’ve stepped up patrols and are…