US EditionTrooper and suspect killed in a shooting at a Delaware DMV
- On Tuesday, Dec. 23, Delaware State Police confirmed an active shooter at the Wilmington Division of Motor Vehicles, killing a Delaware State Trooper and the suspected shooter.
- State police noted Delaware State Police troopers are routinely stationed at DMV locations for security, but authorities have not released motive or details about the suspect or shooting.
- Police posted that officers in tactical gear responded inside the DMV around 2:25 p.m., with the threat ending before 3 p.m. on Dec. 23.
- The DMV announced the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles closed all offices statewide and the Wilmington DMV location until further notice, directing customers to the Delaware City DMV while DOJ senior prosecutors assist.
- Early updates showed conflicting reports that one suspect was in custody and the shooter was confirmed deceased, while officials urged travelers and the local public to avoid the area as state and local law enforcement agencies coordinated response.
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Delaware state trooper killed in DMV shooting incident, gunman also dead with no active threat: officials
A Delaware state trooper was killed during a shooting at a DMV building in Wilmington. Authorities say the suspect is dead and there is no ongoing threat.
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A shooting at a DMV facility near Wilmington, Delaware, resulted in the death of a state trooper. The suspect is also deceased. “We are closely monitoring the situation at the DMV in New Castle, and I want to be clear that there is no active threat to the public at this time. Law enforcement acted swiftly to secure the scene, and the shooter has been confirmed deceased,” Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer said. “State and local law enforcement are on the …
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