Newark Police Investigating Shooting on Main Street-Update # 3
In response to multiple media inquiries, the Newark Police Department is providing additional information regarding the victims of the October 31, 2026, shooting on East Main Street.
The Department was able to confirm that one of the six shooting victims is a University of Delaware student. The victim, a 20-year-old male, sustained a gunshot wound to his back and suffered a collapsed lung. He remains admitted to the hospital in serious condition.
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.
The Newark Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to the Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company, New Castle County Paramedics, University of Delaware Police Department, New Castle County Police Department, Delaware State Police, Delaware Division of Alcohol, Tobacco and Marijuana Enforcement, the New Castle City Police Department and the prosecutors at the Office of the Attorney General for their assistance with this investigation.
Additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.
