A large number of police were responding to a shooting on Main Street just off of University of Delaware’s campus on Halloween night, NBC Philadelphia reported. Shocking videos have surfaced as the Newark Police Department investigates a shooting incident on East Main Street near Choate Street just after 11 pm Saturday, October 31.
Students who live in the area and need assistance getting to their residence should call UDPD (302-831-2222). Drivers and pedestrians have been urged to avoid the area as police continue to work an active investigation. Videos are being shared on social media with the claim that it shows people near the crime scene fleeing. AZ Intel shared a video on X: She added, “Thank God my daughter is okay. I cannot begin to imagine what other parents and families are going through tonight who may not be able to say the same. Please pray for everyone on Main Street, for the students, the families, the first responders, and our entire community. Whatever has happened tonight, there are people out there who are hurting, terrified, and waiting to hear that someone they love is safe. Please pray for Delaware tonight. Shannon shared details in a separate post. The University of Delaware shared an alert on social media after the shooting. “Officers remain on scene conducting an active investigation. Main Street remains closed from Library Avenue through Academy Street while officers conduct their investigation. Avoid the area until further notice.
“The Newark Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of E Main Street and Choate Street on October 31, 2026, at approximately 11:13 PM,” the alert reads. Police said that they do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public.
