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Halloween Night Shooting Erupts Near University of Delaware
1 Nov
Summary
- Police responded to a shooting on Main Street near UD campus on Halloween.
- The incident occurred at Main Street and Choate Street at 11:13 p.m.
- Authorities do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public.
Police units were dispatched to a shooting incident on Main Street, adjacent to the University of Delaware's campus, late on Halloween night. The Newark Police Department confirmed the shooting took place at approximately 11:13 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Choate Street. Specific details regarding injuries or any arrests made have not yet been released.
Authorities have reassured the public that there is no perceived ongoing threat related to this event. In response to the incident, the university sent out an emergency alert at 11:29 p.m., notifying its community and urging them to stay clear of the affected area. Social media videos depicted a crowd dispersing rapidly on Main Street following the event.
