Teen Killed, Eight Others Hurt in Shooting at Ellendale Outdoor Party
Written by Kiss Media on 1 November 2026
A 17-year-old girl from Milford was killed and eight other people were hurt when gunfire broke out at a large outdoor party in Ellendale late Saturday night.
Delaware State Police say troopers responded to the 10000 block of Main Street in Ellendale, in Sussex County, after reports of a shooting at the gathering. Nine people were shot in all. The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at a hospital. Her name has not been released.
The eight surviving victims range in age from 16 to 37. Six were treated and released from the hospital. Two remained hospitalized, including one man in critical but stable condition and one woman in critical condition.
Police say the shooting remains under investigation and no suspect has been identified. Troopers are still working to determine the circumstances surrounding the gunfire.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Delaware State Police Troop 7 at 302-703-3268. Tips can also be shared with Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Source: First State Update — https://firststateupdate.com/2026/11/17-year-old-girl-killed-eight-others-injured-in-ellendale-shooting/; WDEL — https://www.wdel.com/news/teen-killed-eight-others-shot-in-ellendale/article_22e1f871-b93a-52c5-8938-cd3bd7b447d3.html; 6ABC — https://6abc.com/post/1-dead-8-others-injured-shooting-outdoor-party-ellendale-delaware/20006273/
