Six Shot in Halloween Mass Shooting on Newark Main Street Near University of Delaware
Six people were shot on Newark’s Main Street during a Halloween celebration, just steps from the University of Delaware. Police responded at 11:15 p.m.
POLICY WIRE — Newark, Delaware — Six people were wounded when a mass shooting erupted on Main Street as Halloween revelers dispersed after midnight.
Police said the shots were fired on the south sidewalk of East Main Street in the 100 block after 11 p.m., across from Choate Street and just steps from the University of Delaware campus.
One witness reported stepping in to help a seriously injured victim after the gunfire.
Police responded at 11:15 p.m. Saturday and are currently investigating the mass shooting; no suspect has been identified.
Authorities have confirmed six people were shot, but have not reported any deaths.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
