SIX WOUNDED IN HALLOWEEN NIGHT SHOOTING NEAR UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE: A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION TURNS INTO PANIC
NEWARK, DELAWARE, UNITED STATES. November 1, 2026.
At least six people were wounded in a shooting during a crowded Halloween celebration near the University of Delaware, sending costumed partygoers running for their lives.
Gunfire erupted shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday on East Main Street in downtown Newark, near the university campus. Witnesses described scenes of panic as crowds scattered amid the gunshots.
All six victims were transported to nearby hospitals. Their medical conditions had not been officially confirmed as of Sunday morning. Authorities had not announced any arrests or identified a suspect.
The university issued an emergency alert urging students and members of the community to avoid the area.
BSF INTERNATIONAL ALERT
Public celebrations, nightlife and crowded gathering places must be safe environments for young people. Violence involving firearms can turn an ordinary night into a life-threatening emergency within seconds.
Prevention, community awareness, responsible behavior and rapid emergency response are essential to protecting young lives.
The right to celebrate must never mean accepting the risk of violence.
Source: Newark Police Department
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