Ivory Coast: Shooting near Elephants hotel in Wilmington, what happened? (World Cup 2026)

Author: Lantheaume RomainPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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Ivory Coast: Shooting near Elephants hotel in Wilmington, what happened? (World Cup 2026)

A shooting occurred at the ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital in Delaware, hitting two people, one fatally. The suspect is at large. The incident took place near the Elephants' hotel, causing concern. The Ivorian Football Federation issued a reassuring statement saying the team is unaffected and continues activities normally. The Elephants won their first World Cup match 1-0 against Ecuador and will face Germany and Curaçao.

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