Police: Investigation Remains Active After 6 Shot Near University of Delaware Campus on Halloween
Police said six people were taken to hospitals after gunfire broke out during crowded Halloween celebrations near the University of Delaware.
- On Saturday, October 31, 2026, unknown shooters opened fire near the University of Delaware campus at East Main Street and Choate Street around 11:13 p.m., wounding six people transported to local hospitals.
- Following the gunfire, hundreds of revelers celebrating Halloween fled the downtown area in panic, prompting the University of Delaware to issue an emergency alert at 11:29 p.m. urging community members to avoid the scene.
- The Newark Police Department reports that four trauma patients range in age from 15 to 19 years old, while nearby establishment Klondike Kate's clarified the violence did not occur on its property.
- Governor Matt Meyer condemned the 'senseless acts of violence' on Sunday, joining Congresswoman Sarah McBride and other officials in expressing grief while calling for an end to gun violence.
- The Newark Police Department is urging witnesses to submit surveillance footage or photos to assist the ongoing investigation, as authorities have not yet identified any suspects or confirmed if anyone is in custody.
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DSP investigates Halloween shootings in Ellendale, Newark
ELLENDALE, Del. – The Delaware State Police (DSP) are investigating multiple shootings that occurred on Halloween, including one in Ellendale. Just before midnight on Oct. 31, DSP posted a message to their social media channels saying they were on the scene of a shooting incident in the area of North Old State Road and Beach Highway. The road was closed...
Newark police confirmed that there is no continuing threat to public safety related to the incident, although the investigation remains active as detectives attempt to determine the circumstances of the shooting.
Governor Meyer’s Statement on the Shootings in Newark And Ellendale - State of Delaware News
GOVERNOR MEYER’S STATEMENT ON THE SHOOTINGS IN NEWARK AND ELLENDALE DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer released the following statement regarding the shootings on October 31 in Newark and Ellendale, Delaware: “No family should have to receive the call that someone they love has been shot. Today, people in Newark and Ellendale are facing pain […]
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