The shooting happened around 11:13 p.m. on Oct. 31 on the south sidewalk of East Main Street, directly across from Choate Street. Police said the shooting occurred during a large gathering in the area.
All six victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
According to Newark Police, a 15-year-old boy who suffered a gunshot wound to his back remains hospitalized in critical condition.
A 20-year-old University of Delaware student was also among those injured. Police said he suffered a gunshot wound to his back that caused a collapsed lung. He remains hospitalized in serious condition.
The other victims include:
A 19-year-old man who was shot in the back and remains hospitalized in serious condition.
A 21-year-old woman who suffered a graze wound to her leg. She was treated and released from the hospital.
A 15-year-old boy who was shot in the foot and remains hospitalized in serious condition.
A 16-year-old boy who suffered multiple gunshot wounds and remains hospitalized in serious condition.
During the investigation, officers discovered that the 16-year-old victim, who is from Wilmington, was in possession of a loaded firearm, according to police.
An arrest warrant was obtained charging the teenager with possession of a firearm by a person under 21, carrying a concealed deadly weapon and breach of release.
The teenager was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3 and given $60,100 cash bail. He remains hospitalized in Newark Police custody.
Police said additional identifying information about the 16-year-old will not be released.
Main Street was closed for approximately five hours following the shooting as officers investigated.
The investigation remains active. Police have not released information about what led to the shooting.
Anyone with information about the shooting, including photos or videos, is asked to contact Detective Paige Klein at 302-366-7100, ext. 3480, or email pklein@newark.de.us.
Evidence can also be submitted through the Newark Police Department's online evidence portal.
