CRIME & LAW

Delaware DMV Shooting Kills State Trooper and Suspect

PUBLISHED Dec 23, 2025, 4:37 PM ET

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WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a motor vehicle agency near Wilmington, authorities said. State police reported the threat was over before 3 p.m.; officials continued to assess injuries. Gov. Matt Meyer posted that the suspected shooter was confirmed deceased and that state and local law enforcement coordinated response efforts. The Division of Motor Vehicles closed offices statewide. Local reports indicated at least two people appeared seriously injured and that one person was in custody, while other outlets described the suspected gunman as dead. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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Timeline of Events

Shooting occurred at a Wilmington DMV facility around 2 p.m. Tuesday.
State police reported the active threat ended before 3 p.m.
Officials reported a Delaware trooper and the suspected shooter died in the incident.
The Division of Motor Vehicles closed offices statewide following the shooting.
Gov. Matt Meyer and state police posted statements while officials assessed injuries and investigated.

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Who Benefited

Law enforcement agencies and emergency response teams benefited from rapid scene containment and coordinated response, enabling immediate investigation and operational control of the incident.