Newark Police Department News Conference Announcement
The Newark Police Department and the Delaware Attorney General’s Office will hold a news conference on Monday, November 9, 2026, to provide an update on the October 31, 2026, shooting on East Main Street and the subsequent criminal investigation.
Members of the news media are invited to attend. Media members can arrive at 1:00 PM.
Representatives of the Newark Police Department and the Attorney General’s Office will provide updated information regarding the investigation and be available to answer questions from members of the media.
Due to limited space, this news conference is closed to the general public. Members of the media who cannot attend, as well as the general public, can livestream the news conference on Microsoft Teams at the following link: Livestream
Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: City of Newark Municipal Building
Room: City Council Chambers
Address: 220 South Main Street, Newark, Delaware
Newark Police Investigating Shooting on Main Street-Update # 4
The Newark Police Department is providing additional information regarding the shooting that occurred on October 31, 2026, at approximately 11:13 p.m., on the south sidewalk of East Main Street, across from Choate Street.
Updated Victim Information
Another victim has been uncovered by investigators. This victim is a 17-year-old male who sustained a lower body graze wound. He initially left the scene and did not report this to investigators until he was located on Monday, November 2, 2026. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment and was released.
The Newark Police Department continues to investigate the incident and will provide additional updates.
Request for Information
The Newark Police Department is also asking anyone who has video footage or photos related to the incident, to submit them using the following evidence submission link:
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Paige Klein at 302-366-7100 ext. 3480 or by email at pklein@newark.de.us.
Additional methods for providing information to Newark Police can be found on our tips page, where reward information may also be available.