NEWARK, Del. - Six people were shot near the University of Delaware on Halloween night and taken to local hospitals, Newark police said.
The shooting happened about 11:13 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, on the south sidewalk of East Main Street, directly across from Choate Street, according to a police update released Sunday.
Police said all six victims were transported to hospitals for medical treatment. The update did not identify the victims, describe their conditions or say whether any were university students.
Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The Sunday update did not announce an arrest or identify a suspect.
Main Street was closed for about five hours between South Chapel and Haines streets during the response and investigation, police said.
Investigators are asking anyone with photographs or video related to the shooting to share them with police. The department's release includes an evidence-submission link.
Anyone with additional information can contact Detective Paige Klein at 302-366-7100, ext. 3480, or [email protected].