Two charged in fatal shooting during Delaware State University homecoming

Two individuals, a 22-year-old man and a 17-year-old male, have been charged with first-degree murder and multiple weapons offenses following a deadly shooting in Dover, Delaware. The incident occurred on October 10 at the Dover Commons shopping center during Delaware State University’s homecoming weekend.

Authorities report that gunfire erupted while thousands of people were gathered in the shopping center parking lot after visitors were required to leave the university campus. Nasir Cox, 22, was killed after being struck in the crossfire. A second victim, a 21-year-old man, was injured and remains in stable condition.

Cox’s family stated he was not a student at Delaware State University but had traveled to Dover to visit a friend and participate in the festivities.