Two teens charged with attempted murder after Halloween mass shooting in Newark, Delaware
A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old have been indicted on seven counts of attempted murder after a Halloween night shooting in Newark, Delaware, injured seven people.
Halloween mass shooting in Newark: two teens face attempted murder charges
A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old have been indicted on seven counts of attempted murder in the first degree following a mass shooting in Newark, Delaware, on the night of Halloween, whyy.org reports.
The Delaware attorney general's office confirmed both suspects also face eight counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, as well as charges of conspiracy and endangerment.
"This is not normal," Chief Deputy Attorney General Dan Logan said. "This is not ok. This is not acceptable."
Seven injured, four still hospitalised
The shooting left seven people injured, ranging in age from 15 to 21. One of the victims is a student at the University of Delaware. Four young people remained hospitalised following the incident.
Gunfire erupted just after 11 p.m. on East Main Street, sending Halloween revellers running. Dozens of teenagers had gathered in raucous crowds downtown despite prior warnings from law enforcement.
Police had monitored social media ahead of the night
Newark police said they had identified plans circulating on social media for large gatherings known as "teen takeovers" and had worked to discourage participation. The warnings did not prevent the crowds from assembling.
Surveillance footage reviewed by officers showed the two suspects fleeing in a car approximately 30 seconds after the shots were fired.
Suspects in custody
The 17-year-old, from North East, Maryland, is being held in a juvenile facility and is awaiting extradition to Delaware. The 18-year-old, from Wilmington, is also in police custody.
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