NEWARK, Del. (KYW Newsradio) — Two teens have been arrested in connection with a mass shooting near the University of Delaware on Halloween night.
Shots rang out at a Halloween gathering in Newark, Delaware, around 11:15 p.m. on Main Street, near the intersection with Chapel Street. What led to the shooting is still not known, but seven people, ranging in age from 15 to 21, were struck. Police originally said only six people were injured but later confirmed a 17-year-old was grazed by a bullet.
During a press conference on Monday, officials said two people — a 17-year-old from Northeast Maryland and an 18-year-old from Wilmington, Delaware — discharged guns.
Both are charged with seven counts of attempted first-degree murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, conspiracy, and related offenses. The 17-year-old, who was taken into custody on Friday, was also charged with possession of a firearm by a person under 21. He is awaiting extradition from Maryland back to Delaware as an out-of-state fugitive.
The 18-year-old was arrested Monday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, and is awaiting arraignment.
Officials urge anyone with video, photos or information related to the shooting to contact the Newark Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit Tip Line at 302-366-7127.
