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Delaware state trooper killed in DMV shooting incident, gunman also dead with no active threat: officials
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A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday while working at a Division of Motor Vehicles building when a gunman, who was shot and killed by responding officers, opened fire, authorities said.
The Delaware State Police said it responded to an active shooter situation at a DMV location in Wilmington at around 2 p.m. Authorities said a 44-year-old suspect went into the DMV as a customer prior to opening fire.
“The suspect approached a trooper who was working an overtime assignment, sitting at the reception desk, and shot him,” Delaware State Police CPL. Raushan Rich told reporters during a news conference. “After being shot, the trooper pushed a DMV employee out of harm’s way, and the suspect shot the trooper again.”
A responding New Castle County police officer approached the gunman and shot him, Rich said. He was taken to a hospital where he died. The unidentified trooper also died at a hospital.
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A state trooper was killed during a shooting incident in Delaware on Tuesday, Dec. 23, according to officials. (WTXF)
A 40-year-old woman was taken to a hospital for minor, non-gunshot-related injuries, police said. Another woman, 35, was evaluated for shortness of breath and refused to go to a hospital. A second state trooper was evaluated for minor, non-gunshot-related injury, and was not taken to a hospital, authorities said.
“We lost a brother, a son, a best friend, a coach, a husband and a father,” said Delawate State Police Superintendent Col. William Crotty. “Our trooper loved his community. He served with honor and integrity, and his life was cut short by senseless violence. His last actions were that of a hero. A hero who saved lives today while sacrificing his own.”
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer offered his condolences to the family of the fallen law enforcement officer. He said Tuesday’s deadly shooting is a reminder that law enforcement officers face danger, even during the most routine circumstances.
“They stand as guardians protecting our communities, often at great risk,” he said.
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A state trooper was killed during a shooting incident in Delaware on Tuesday, Dec. 23, according to officials. (WTXF)
U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., said she was briefed on the matter and offered her prayers to those involved.
“I am praying for all of those impacted, including our brave law enforcement officers. I continue to be in touch with state officials as we all gain more information,” she wrote on social media.
U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., said he was monitoring the situation.
“I’m horrified by the tragic reports of a shooting there. Please keep our community in your prayers,” he said on X.
The Justice Department told Fox Philadelphia that U.S. Attorney Benjamin Wallace has dispatched prosecutors to assist with the investigation.
Delaware State Police car is seen on a highway in the United States of America, on July 8th, 2024. (Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
All DMV locations across the state were closed Tuesday after the shooting.
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Boston, MA
Duck parades, outdoor drinking, and Gronk in a kilt. Here’s how Friday’s World Cup festivities unfolded. – The Boston Globe
Despite concerns about transportation and crowd management, the region’s biggest World Cup day yet appeared to unfold largely without major problems.
Morocco fans, many of whom celebrated on Shirley Avenue in Revere, rejoiced after their win against Scotland.
“We’re going to go very far in this World Cup,” predicted David Lalou, a Moroccan fan from Casablanca who saw the game live.
Here’s how Friday’s festivities unfolded.
The drinks continued flowing
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Thursday that in two zones in the city – the Temple Place Social District and the Union-Marshall Street district – it would be legal for patrons to consume alcohol outdoors.
The measure took effect Friday, and by game time the two zones had quickly become lively block parties, complete with live music and hearty Scottish accents.
Zachary Lobel, 22, of Newton, and Ruairidh Davidson, 24, of Inverness, Scotland, independently brought their bagpipes to Union Street. The pair found each other, and a crowd of people gathered to watch them play.
George Comeau, a senior event manager with the Downtown Boston Alliance, organized the outdoor alcohol consumption zone on Temple Place. He estimated at 6:30 p.m. that 4,000 fans were watching the Scotland-Morocco game from the party there.
On the Common, a free watch party attracted fans of every competing team.
Stan Abraham, 38, of Jamaica Plain, came with friends to support Haiti in its match against Brazil.
“I just got to be around my people, around the energy,” he said.

Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey, who is up for reelection this year, shook hands and posed for pictures with gleeful Scottish fans outside The Dubliner, the popular Government Center bar.
“I would’ve said it was impossible to drink Boston dry, but clearly [the Scots] are here and they are testing the capacity of the city to serve them,” Markey said. “It’s just a happy week.”

In the Boston Public Market, which extended its hours for FIFA Fan Fest, thirsty Scottish fans did just that, lining up through the narrow Boston Beer Alley, their arms filled with as much alcohol as they could carry.
“I don’t think we’ll last all night,” said owner Dawa Sangpo.
Also in the Public Market were Moroccan fans, many of whom frequented Mo’Rockin Fusion, a fast-casual restaurant where the food is inspired by owner Morad Bouzidi’s childhood in Morocco.
“It’s 100 percent the Moroccan experience,” Bouzidi said.
Yes, the World Cup is in Boston, but, like, not actually in Boston.
As was the case before last week’s game, South Station was packed, but some fans reported an easier commuting experience this time and Globe reporters observed a quick-moving queue.
“I had a pretty smooth experience,” said James Pennie, who is visiting from Vancouver but is originally from Scotland.
Near 3 p.m., as a final few fans jogged through the queue to enter South Station, MBTA employees yelled out encouragement.
“No Scotland, no party!” they said.
Richard Sullivan, the Transit Police superintendent, said the fans were “a very orderly crew.” The MBTA sold over 19,000 tickets to and from Foxborough as of 3 p.m. Friday.
“The queues were very minimal,” said Phil Eng, the MBTA’s general manager. “We got everyone through.”
But not everyone took the commuter rail. A Globe photographer witnessed a convoy of 12 school buses, packed to the brim with Scottish fans, pulling into South Bay to pick up online alcohol orders, before going on to Foxborough.
A duck ? Leading a parade? And what was that about Gronk?
Patriots legends Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman appeared on Fox’s pregame show wearing kilts, accompanied by a man playing bagpipes.
Edelman and Gronkowski applauded the Scots’ drinking prowess after they drank some Boston bars out of beer over the last week.
“The last time it happened was after we won the Super Bowl in 2015 against the Seattle Seahawks,” quipped Gronkowski.
And in Providence, a famous duck named Dawn led Scottish fans on a very orderly march. In a video shared on Dawn’s Tiktok page, the little creatures waddles forwards, a small Scottish flag on its back, while leagues of kilted men with bagpipes march behind it.
Jessica Rinaldi, Omar Mohammed, and Amin Touri of the Globe staff contributed to this report. Globe correspondents Ariela Lopez, Aayushi Datta, Lauren Albano, Audrey Tomlin, Jaden Perry, and Emily Spatz also contributed.
Truman Dickerson can be reached at truman.dickerson@globe.com.
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Connecticut
Diesel fuel spill shuts two lanes on I-91 north in Wethersfield
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – A tractor trailer’s diesel fuel saddle tank ruptured on I-91 north between exits 25 and 27, state police said.
Approximately 25 to 30 gallons of fuel was released to the road surface, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. No ground soil or waterways were involved, DEEP said.
The two right lanes were closed, according to the state Department of Transportation.
No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, state police said.
Wethersfield Fire Department solidified the diesel fuel on the ground surface with Speedy Dry, DEEP said. An environmental cleanup contractor was en route for cleanup.
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