Crime
Delaware State Trooper killed after shooting at DMV in Wilmington, Suspect deceased
Authorities have confirmed that a Delaware State Trooper and a suspect were killed following a shooting at a Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) facility in Wilmington on Tuesday afternoon.
According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred at the DMV located on Hessler Boulevard in the Minquadale area of New Castle County.
Initial reports described an active shooter situation, prompting a large and immediate response from local, state, and county law enforcement agencies, as well as fire and emergency medical personnel.
Governor Matt Meyer confirmed in a public update that law enforcement officers โacted swiftly to secure the sceneโ and stated that the suspect was confirmed deceased.
Police later verified that a Delaware State Trooper was also killed in the line of duty during the incident.
Emergency radio traffic indicated that shortly after 2:00 p.m., command personnel reported two individuals down, with EMS advising that CPR was in progress on two patients, one of whom was believed to be the shooter.
A later update clarified that there were two primary patients involved.
Additional non-trauma medical calls were also reported at the scene, including one individual who had fallen and another experiencing breathing difficulties.
The Delaware Department of Justice released a statement through spokesperson Mat Marshall, noting that the Attorney General is in direct communication with Delaware State Police and Governor Meyer.
Senior prosecutors were dispatched to the scene to assist with the investigation.
The statement emphasized that authorities would defer to State Police for the release of investigative details and requested patience from the media and public as law enforcement continues its response.
The Department of Justice also expressed its support for the State Police and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, stating that prayers are with the law enforcement community.
As a result of the incident, the Wilmington DMV location on Hessler Boulevard has been closed until further notice.
All DMV services at that site have been suspended, and residents are being directed to the Delaware City DMV for motor vehicle services.
Hessler Boulevard remains closed, and portions of Route 13 south of Interstate 495 were temporarily shut down as police activity continued. Authorities advised drivers and residents to avoid the area.
Officials have not yet released the identities of those involved or detailed information regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have stated that additional information will be shared as it becomes available.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA โ A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple Universityโs campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple Universityโs Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
โThe loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victimโs family and loved ones.โ
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victimโs last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individualโs involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.