State of Delaware Department of Transportation
12/23/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/23/2025 21:55
Statewide - Statement from Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings
STATEMENT FROM SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION SHANTÉ HASTINGS:
Tonight, we grieve the loss of a Delaware State Trooper who was killed at the Karen L. Johnson DMV facility south of Wilmington. More than 50 employees were working this afternoon serving customers when an individual fatally shot a member of the Delaware State Police who was on duty at the time. Thanks to the bravery of our law enforcement officers, further loss of life was prevented.
All four Delaware DMV locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, as we mourn the fallen officer and help our employees begin to process this tragedy.
Tonight, we grieve the loss of a Delaware State Trooper who was killed at the Karen L. Johnson DMV facility south of Wilmington. More than 50 employees were working this afternoon serving customers when an individual fatally shot a member of the Delaware State Police who was on duty at the time. Thanks to the bravery of our law enforcement officers, further loss of life was prevented.
All four Delaware DMV locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, as we mourn the fallen officer and help our employees begin to process this tragedy.
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