Fatal shooting at Delaware State University under investigation

DOVER. Del. – The Dover Police Department and Delaware State University Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred early Sunday morning on campus at DSU.

At 1:40 a.m., DSU Police received a call for shots fired near Warren-Franklin Hall. Responding officers found the victim, an 18-year-old female, who had suffered a gunshot wound to her upper body.

The 18-year-old was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus to be treated for her wounds. Sadly, the victim passed away at the hospital.

The victim’s name is being withheld until the family has been notified. She was not registered as a student at DSU.

No other injuries were reported.

In a statement, Delaware State University said, “The DSU Police Department and staff will continue to take all necessary actions to ensure the health and well-being of our campus community. Counseling services are available in the Tubman Laws Hall housing office. The campus is closed today, events have been cancelled, and police patrols have been increased. No visitation will be permitted today.”

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7130.