Potential safety incident resolved at the University of Delaware; normal operations resume

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Chopper 6 over UDel during possible campus safety incident

NEWARK, Del. (WPVI) -- A reported 'potential campus safety incident' at the University of Delaware in Newark has been resolved, officials said Tuesday afternoon.

Gore Hall, Sharp Lab and Mitchell Hall were evacuated as a precaution, officials said.

Normal activity can now resume, university officials said.

No details were provided as to what prompted the police and emergency response that could be seen from Chopper 6.

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