3 people shot, 5 injured Saturday night after shooting at Christiana Mall food court

NEWARK, Del. – 3 people are in stable condition after being shot during a brawl at the Christiana Mall Saturday night according to Delaware State Police.

At approximately 6:43 p.m. saturday, the Delaware State Police were dispatched to the Christiana Mall for a reported shooting that occurred at the entrance to the food court.

Officers responded and located three victims with gunshot wounds in the vicinity of the food court.

The victims were transported to area hospitals for their injuries. All three of the shooting victims have been listed in stable condition. Five other individuals sustained various injuries not related to gunfire during the incident. These subjects were transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.

It has not been confirmed how many suspects were involved at this time. Investigators are actively working to identify the suspects. The incident is determined to be a result of an altercation between several suspects and at least one of the victims.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation.