29 Oct 2023 | 08:28 PM UTC
US: Police responding to shooting incident involving 'multiple victims' in Laurel, Del., Oct. 29
FLASH: Police responding to shooting incident involving 'multiple victims' in Laurel, Del., US, Oct. 29; multiple suspects remain at large.
Police have deployed in large numbers to the scene of a shooting incident involving "multiple victims" near the intersection of Belle Avenue and West 7th Street in Laurel, Delaware, Oct. 29. Authorities have closed West 7th Street, Center Street, and West 8th Street amid their response while instructing individuals to avoid the area. Police warned at around 15:20 that the scene was not secure and multiple suspects remained at large.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business will likely impact the area over the coming hours.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Avoid the incident site until authorities give the all-clear. Maintain heightened vigilance if operating in the Laurel area. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent disruptions in the affected area. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
