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Teen killed, 8 injured in shooting at Delaware outdoor party
NBC10 Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- A 17-year-old girl was killed and eight others injured after an unknown suspect fired into a crowd at an outdoor Halloween party in Ellendale, Delaware, around 10 p.m. on Saturday.
- The victims include a 20-year-old man with life-threatening injuries and seven others with non-life-threatening wounds, ranging in age from 17 to 22, from various nearby towns.
- Delaware State Police are investigating the shooting and urge anyone with information to contact Detective B. McDerby.
- Governor Matt Meyer condemned the violence, expressed condolences to the victims and families, and emphasized the need to address gun violence and support law enforcement and community safety.
- The incident is being investigated alongside another shooting near the University of Delaware in Newark, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence in the state.
