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Authorities said a Delaware State Trooper and a suspect were killed following a shooting at a DMV in Wilmington.
Delaware State Police shared on social media that the incident unfolded Tuesday afternoon at the DMV on Hessler Boulevard.
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.
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
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
Officials are urging the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues. NBC10 is working to gather additional details.
Delaware Department of Justice spokesman Mat Marshall shared a statement regarding this incident:
“The Attorney General is in communication with Delaware State Police and Governor Meyer and has dispatched senior prosecutors to Hessler Boulevard to assist with the investigation. We will defer to DSP on appropriate disclosure of any information about its investigation and would request the media’s forbearance with law enforcement as they respond to this situation.
The DOJ will provide any and all support that we can to State Police and the Department of Safety & Homeland Security. We are praying for the law enforcement family.”
This is a developing story; check back here for updates.
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