State trooper, suspect dead after active shooter situation at Delaware DMV
WILMINGTON (WCAU) -- After an active shooter situation was reported at a DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, officials said a trooper is dead, as well as a suspect.
Delaware State Police shared on social media Tuesday afternoon that an incident was unfolding at a DMV on Hessler Boulevard in Wilmington.
One Delaware State Trooper has been confirmed killed during this incident. We are continuing to assess additional injuries. Please avoid the area. Updates will be provided as information is confirmed.
Media staging will be at Troop 2.— Delaware State Police (@DEStatePolice) December 23, 2025
In an update, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer shared that "law enforcement acted swiftly to secure the scene, and the shooter has been confirmed deceased."
Police said a Delaware State Trooper was also killed during this incident.
We are closely monitoring the situation at the DMV in New Castle, and I want to be clear that there is no active threat to the public at this time. Law enforcement acted swiftly to secure the scene, and the shooter has been confirmed deceased. State and local law enforcement are…— Governor Matt Meyer (@MattMeyerDE) December 23, 2025
Police are urging people to avoid the area as they investigate. NBC10 is working to gather more details.
