Delaware trooper, assailant both dead after DMV shooting
Dec. 23 (UPI) — A Delaware state trooper and a shooting suspect are dead after an incident occurred before 2 p.m. EST at a Division of Motor Vehicles office in New Castle, Del.
Neither the deceased officer’s name nor the suspect’s name were released as law enforcement investigated the matter, USA Today reported.
No information has been provided about potential injuries to others, but local police are assessing them.
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer confirmed the shooting and said there was no active threat against the public in a post on X.
“Law enforcement acted swiftly to secure the scene, and the shooter has been confirmed deceased,” Meyer said. “State and local law enforcement are on the scene and coordinating response efforts.”
He asked the public to avoid the area and said updates would be released when available.
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings sent “senior prosecutors” to the scene to help with the investigation, WDEL reported.
No information was initially provided regarding the shooting’s circumstances, and all Delaware DMV offices were closed for the day as of 3 p.m.
Hessler Boulevard and Route 13 were closed in the area near the New Castle DMV location.
New Castle is about 6 miles south of Wilmington, Del.
