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Several near University of Delaware during Halloween celebrations

NBC10 Philadelphia • November 1, 2026 • nation

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At least six people were shot late Halloween night on a crowded stretch of Main Street in Newark, Delaware, near the University of Delaware, causing panic among revelers.
The shooting occurred just after 11 p.m. across from Choate Street, with all victims transported to local hospitals for treatment.
The university issued an emergency alert at 11:29 p.m. warning the community to avoid the area due to the incident.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes with people running and screaming as gunshots rang out amid Halloween celebrations.
Newark police have not yet released details about the victims' conditions or any arrests, and Main Street reopened around 3 a.m. Sunday.