Newark Police Update Conditions of Six Shot on Main Street; Hospitalized Teen Charged on Gun Counts
Written by Kiss Media on 2 November 2026
Newark police have released updated conditions for the six people shot on East Main Street on Halloween night, and one of the injured teens is now facing gun charges.
The shooting happened around 11:13 Saturday night on the south sidewalk of East Main Street, across from Choate Street, during a large Halloween gathering near the University of Delaware. According to police, a 19-year-old man shot in the back and a 20-year-old man who suffered a collapsed lung, a University of Delaware student, are both hospitalized in serious condition. A 21-year-old woman who suffered a graze wound to the leg was treated and released. A 15-year-old boy shot in the back is in critical condition, while a second 15-year-old boy shot in the foot is in serious condition. A 16-year-old from Wilmington who suffered multiple gunshot wounds is hospitalized in serious condition.
During the investigation, officers found the 16-year-old in possession of a loaded firearm, recovered the weapon, and obtained a warrant for his arrest. He was charged with possession of a firearm by a person under 21, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, and breach of release. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3, with bail set at $60,100 cash, and remains hospitalized in Newark police custody.
Police have not said the charged teen shot any of the victims, and no shooter or motive has been identified. Main Street was closed for about five hours between South Chapel Street and Haines Street while investigators processed the scene. Newark police detectives continue to investigate.
Source: First State Update — https://firststateupdate.com/2026/11/officials-release-conditions-of-ud-area-mass-shooting-victims-charges-filed/ and WDEL — https://www.wdel.com/news/update-newark-police-release-conditions-of-6-mass-shooting-victims-one-is-facing-charges/article_c440b6fe-fee9-4a97-aa92-83c3658af04e.html
