UPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Shooting near Ellendale Saturday Night; Gov Meyer’s Response
UPDATED – 11/01/26 – 3pm – A teenager is dead and multiple others injured after a shooting Saturday night in Ellendale. Delaware State Police were called around 10pm to Beach Highway and troopers arriving at the scene located multiple victims with gunshot wounds. Police believe that an unknown suspect opened fire from a neighboring property into a large crowd during an outdoor party. Nine victims were struck – and a 17 year old female from Seaford was transported with life-threatening gunshot injuries to an area hospital where she died. Police say a 20 year old male from Seaford was also transported with life-threatening gunshot injuries and is in stable condition.
The other victims were taken to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.
- Two 17-year-old males from Selbyville
- a 19-year-old female from Ellendale
- a 20-year-old female from Seaford
- a 20-year-old female from Greenwood
- a 20-year-old male from Seaford
- a 22-year-old female from Laurel
Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating and ask anyone who attended the party or has information to contact Detective McDerby at 302-741-2821 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
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ORIGINAL STORY – 11/01/26 – Roads near Ellendale were closed Saturday night after shots rang out in the area of North Old State Road and Route 16/Beach Highway around 10pm. At nearly the same time fire and EMS personnel from Carlisle, Ellendale and Greenwood were called for a vehicle fire. It’s not known if the two incidents are related. Additional information will be updated when available.
Governor Matt Meyer released the following statement regarding the shootings on October 31 in Newark and Ellendale, Delaware:
“No family should have to receive the call that someone they love has been shot. Today, people in Newark and Ellendale are facing pain and fear that no one should have to endure. My heart is with those injured, their loved ones and every Delawarean who has been impacted by these tragedies. I condemn these senseless acts of violence, and gun violence in all its forms.
“When people needed help during a time of terror, our law enforcement officers and emergency personnel answered the call. To everyone who responded: thank you for your courage and service. Our state is grateful.
“Delaware State Police are engaging with the Newark Police and are also investigating the shooting in Ellendale. My administration will continue to support our safety personnel and local partners, as well as the victims and their families. Every Delawarean deserves to feel safe in their community. This is not normal. We must never accept gun violence as a part of life in Delaware.”
