Live updates: State trooper, gunman killed in shooting at Delaware DMV

What to Know

  • A state trooper and a suspected gunman were killed following a shooting at a DMV on Hessler Boulevard in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.
  • In an update, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer said law enforcement “acted swiftly to secure the scene,” adding that the shooter was confirmed dead. Police later confirmed that a Delaware State Trooper was also killed during the incident.
  • Officials are urging the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues. NBC10 is working to gather additional details.

A Delaware state trooper and a gunman were both killed in a shooting at a DMV in Wilmington on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. Follow along for live updates below.

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