Six shot near University of Delaware during Halloween celebrations in Newark
Mass shooting on Main Street sends costumed college students fleeing; all victims hospitalized, investigation ongoing.
What to know
- Six people were shot during Halloween celebrations on Main Street in downtown Newark, Delaware, near the University of Delaware shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday night.
- All six victims were hospitalized; their conditions were unknown as of Sunday morning.
- Police investigation is ongoing; the shooter or shooters have not been identified or apprehended.
“I was right there on the corner and all we hear is like sharp pops. People, we're thinking at first it's the cars and then everyone starts running.”
Nathaniel Davila, Witness · NY Post ↗
Jayden Ngalim WitnessNathaniel Davila WitnessLandon Singleton WitnessUniversity of Delaware InstitutionNewark Police Law enforcement
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Police investigation underway into shooting
Law enforcement continues investigating the mass shooting. All six victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment, with conditions unknown as of Sunday morning.
“People were running, screaming. They had helicopters in the sky flashing lights on people.”
— Jayden Ngalim, Witness · source -
first by NBC10 Philadelphia, 10d ago · also WPLG Local 10, KCCI, 6abc Philadelphia, CBS News, FOX 29 Philadelphia
6 more headlines
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- At Least 6 Injured in Mass Shooting amid Halloween Celebrations Near University of Delaware People.com · 9d ago
- 6 people shot near University of Delaware campus in Newark, police say CBS News · 9d ago
- 6 people shot near University of Delaware on Halloween night FOX 29 Philadelphia · 9d ago
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University of Delaware issues emergency alert — The university issued an emergency alert notifying students and others of the incident and warning them to avoid the downtown Newark area.
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Multiple shots fired during Halloween party near University of Delaware — At least six people were injured when shots rang out on Main Street in downtown Newark, Delaware, shortly after 11 p.m. during crowded Halloween celebrations. Witnesses reported seeing multiple shots fired, with terrified crowds scattering and fleeing.
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2 outlets Mass shooting at Halloween party near U. Delaware leaves 6 wounded, sends costumed partiers fleeing
first by NY Post, 9d ago · also New York Post
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