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Teen victim facing weapons charges after Halloween shooting near UD campus
FOX 29 Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- Six people, aged 15 to 21, were shot late Halloween night near the University of Delaware campus during a large gathering; five remain hospitalized in serious or critical condition, and one was treated and released.
- One 16-year-old victim found with a loaded firearm has been charged with multiple weapons offenses and remains in police custody while hospitalized.
- The University of Delaware suspended all classes on Nov. 2 to allow the community time to process the incident, emphasizing there is no ongoing safety threat and maintaining campus services including counseling.
- Delaware Governor Matt Meyer condemned the shootings in Newark and Ellendale, calling for an end to gun violence and confirming state police are assisting with the investigation.
- Police continue to investigate the shooting and urge anyone with information or footage to come forward to aid the case.
