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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Jun 16, 9:50 PM
2 workers reportedly shot inside Wilmington Hospital in Delaware; gunman at large
Two people were shot inside Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon.
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2 workers reportedly shot inside Wilmington Hospital in Delaware; gunman at large
Two people were shot inside Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon.
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DIFFERENT SPIN
HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT
Left-leaningCenter-leftDelaware hospital locked down after 2 people are shot inside
The Seattle TimesHigh
Right-leaningCenter-rightSearch underway for suspect after 2 people shot inside Delaware hospital: police
Fox NewsMixed
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ABC7 New YorkMostly Factual2 workers reportedly shot inside Wilmington Hospital in Delaware; gunman at large
As of June 16, 2026 at 10:56 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened Two people were shot inside Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon.
The headline split The left frames it as "Delaware hospital locked down after 2 people are shot inside". The right frames it as "Search underway for suspect after 2 people shot inside Delaware hospital: police".
Match confidence High confidence. 8 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
8 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceStrong
76/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftDelaware hospital locked down after 2 people are shot inside
The Seattle Times · Center-left · News report
Center2 workers reportedly shot inside Wilmington Hospital in Delaware; gunman at large
ABC7 New York · Center · News report
Right / center-rightSearch underway for suspect after 2 people shot inside Delaware hospital: police
Fox News · Center-right · News report
SEE THE HEADLINES
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Center-rightMixed
Fox NewsNews report · Jun 16, 10:56 PM
Search underway for suspect after 2 people shot inside Delaware hospital: police
Two people were shot at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware on Tuesday. The campus was placed into lockdown as police searched for a suspect.
CenterHigh
WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Jun 16, 10:35 PM
2 workers reportedly shot inside Wilmington Hospital in Delaware; facility on lockdown
Wilmington's mayor, police chief and Delaware's governor are set to hold a news conference at 7:30 p.m.
Center-leftHigh
The Seattle TimesNews report · Jun 16, 10:31 PM
Delaware hospital locked down after 2 people are shot inside
A hospital in Delaware has been locked down after two people were shot inside.
Center-leftMostly Factual
New York Times USNews report · Jun 16, 10:28 PM
2 People Shot at a Hospital in Wilmington, Del., Police Say
Officials urged the public to avoid the area around Wilmington Hospital, a major trauma center.
Center-leftMostly Factual
CBS News - USNews report · Jun 16, 9:55 PM
2 people shot at Wilmington Hospital as police search for "possible active shooter"
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Two people were shot at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware as the campus remains on lockdown Tuesday, the city said.
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Washington Examiner - NewsNews report · Jun 16, 9:50 PM
Gunman at large after shooting at Delaware hospital, police say
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Authorities in Delaware are conducting a manhunt for an alleged shooter who opened fire at Wilmington Hospital on Tuesday. The gunman, believed to be a temporary employee, allegedly shot tw...
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The Mirror UKNews report · Jun 16, 9:42 PM
Hospital worker at large after 'shooting two co-workers'
A gunman is at large after two people were shot at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware on Tuesday afternoon, officials said
Details76/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 8 sources
76/99 Wording GapHigh confidence8 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 8 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
SOURCE MAP CHANGES
Jun 16, 9:42 PM: The Mirror UK joined the source map.
Jun 16, 9:50 PM: Washington Examiner - News joined the source map.
Jun 16, 9:50 PM: ABC7 New York joined the source map.
Jun 16, 9:55 PM: CBS News - US joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 76/99 and story health is stable · 8 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.