University of Delaware Shooting Reports Prompt Police Response Near Campus on Halloween Night
Police responded to a shooting near the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware, late Saturday night, October 31, 2026, after gunfire was reported at a busy intersection close to the university campus.
According to the Newark Police Department, the shooting occurred at approximately 11:13 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Choate Street. The incident prompted a significant police response, with numerous officers arriving in the area as investigators began looking into what happened.
The shooting took place on Halloween night, when crowds were present around the university area. Videos shared on social media reportedly showed groups of people running along Main Street following the incident. The footage raised concerns among residents and members of the university community as police activity increased near the campus.
University Issues Emergency Alert After Shooting
The University of Delaware notified its community about the incident through an emergency alert sent at approximately 11:29 p.m., around 16 minutes after police received the initial report.
The alert warned students, faculty, staff and others in the university community to avoid the affected area while police responded to the situation.
Authorities also stated that they did not believe there was an ongoing threat to the public at the time of the report. However, police had not released complete information about the shooting, including the number of people who may have been injured or their medical conditions.
The intersection of Main Street and Choate Street is located near the university, making the incident particularly concerning for people living, studying and spending time in the surrounding neighborhood.
Police Investigation Underway in Newark
Newark police continued working to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting. A large police presence remained near Main Street, just outside the University of Delaware campus, as additional information was being gathered.
NBC10 Philadelphia reported that its reporter Tim Furlong was heading to the scene to obtain further details about the incident.
As of the latest available report, authorities had not publicly confirmed the number of victims, whether anyone had been taken to a hospital, or whether any suspects had been identified or arrested.
The investigation remains an important concern for the university community following the late-night incident.
Students and residents are advised to follow official updates from the Newark Police Department and the University of Delaware. Anyone in the area should follow police instructions and avoid the scene while the investigation continues.
Further details about possible injuries, suspects and the circumstances leading to the shooting had not yet been released.