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Main Street Shut Down as Newark Police Investigate Shooting Near University of Delaware

Police said there is no ongoing threat as they investigate a late-night shooting that shut down Main Street and brought a large emergency response.

  • On Oct. 31, a shooting occurred near East Main Street and Choate Street in Newark at 11:13 p.m. during Halloween celebrations, prompting an investigation by the Newark Police Department.
  • Emergency responders, including Delaware State Police, arrived as crowds fled the scene, while police closed Main Street from Library Avenue to Academy Street and deployed a Mobile Command unit.
  • Klondike Kate wrote on Facebook that the incident did not occur on their property, stating, "We are aware of the unfortunate incident," while police confirmed no ongoing threat to public safety.
  • Students were directed to contact UDPD at 831-2222 for assistance after The University issued an emergency alert urging people to avoid the area during the ongoing investigation.
  • According to Delaware Online and The News Journal, this marks the first shooting in Newark this year, with the Newark Police Department continuing investigation as of Nov. 1.
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A shooting occurred on the campus of the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. The report was filed at about 11:13 p.m. local time on October 31, NBC10 Philadelphia reports. Police teams have cordoned off a section of the street near the scene of the incident. The area remains partially blocked while procedural actions are carried out and the circumstances surrounding the shooting are clarified. There is no official information about injur…

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NBC Philadelphia broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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