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Halloween Horror: 6 Hurt in Newark Shooting
1 Nov
Summary
- Six individuals were injured in a shooting on Halloween night.
- The incident occurred near East Main Street and Choate Street.
- Police stated there was no ongoing threat to public safety.
A shooting incident on Halloween night resulted in six injuries in downtown Newark, Delaware. The event took place near East Main Street and Choate Street around 11:13 p.m. on October 31st, disrupting late-night Halloween festivities. Police confirmed that all six victims were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment, though their conditions were not immediately released.
Law enforcement secured the scene, closing sections of East Main Street for approximately five hours as they conducted their investigation. Social media footage depicted a chaotic scene with people fleeing the area. The University of Delaware issued a statement to students, providing safety information and assistance contacts. Authorities indicated that this was the first shooting in Newark this year, and they are working to release further details as the investigation progresses.
