A teenager is dead after being shot on campus at Delaware State University in Dover early Sunday morning, according to police.
The shooting happened right outside a dormitory building known as Warren-Franklin Hall around 1:40 a.m., police said.
Police say that when they arrived at the scene, they found 18-year-old Camay Mitchell DeSilva of Wilmington, Delaware, suffering a gunshot wound to her upper body.
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DeSilva is not a student at Delaware State University, according to officials.
Officials believe she was with another non-student visiting a student at the college, according to a statement.
DeSilva was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead, officials reported.
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The suspect, or suspects, in the shooting were last seen fleeing the area by going in the direction of College Road, according to investigators.
A university spokesperson said that the shooting is under investigation by both the Delaware State University Police and Dover Police.
All classes and events were canceled on Monday in light of the incident, according to the Vice President of Student Affairs James Overton.
"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," a Delaware State University spokesperson wrote.
There were no other injuries reported in connection to this incident, police said.
Officials say they do not have a description of the suspect yet. If you have any information please contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7130.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Dover Police Victim Services Unit is available to provide help and guidance. You can contact the Victim Services Unit at 302-736-7134 or by email at: Casey.wilson@cj.state.de.us, officials said in a statement.
Students react to shooting
Delaware State University students said they received a campus safety notification shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday.
"It's so sad to lose a life," Xavier Fox, a DSU student, told NBC10. "My first thoughts, like I said before, was straight to my friends. When I found out that my friends were good, my peace of mind was there. I was just shocked."
Some students told NBC10 there were two parties on campus late Saturday though police have not yet confirmed this.
"I believe it happened at 1:40 last night," Marcelaus Montgomery, another DSU student, told NBC10 on Sunday. "It's nothing going on at 1:40 last night. Parties ended at 12 at midnight. And then it's just people congregating."
This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.
