Delaware State Police are actively searching for an unidentified suspect responsible for a deadly shooting that occurred on Halloween night in Ellendale, Delaware. The incident, which took place around 10 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, in the 18000 block of Beach Highway near North Old State Road, resulted in the death of 17-year-old Love Cannon and left eight other individuals injured. Cannon, a senior at Seaford High School and a member of the school’s cheerleading squad, was struck by gunfire while attending an outdoor party. She was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and later succumbed to her wounds. State police publicly identified her on Monday, November 2. Investigators report that an unidentified person fired multiple shots from a neighboring property into the crowd, striking a total of nine people. Among the eight surviving victims is a 20-year-old man from Seaford who initially suffered life-threatening injuries but is now in stable condition. Seven other victims, ranging in age from 17 to 22 and hailing from various Sussex County communities including Selbyville, Greenwood, and Laurel, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting, noting that it is unclear if the gathering was specifically targeted. No arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Detective B. McDerby at 302-741-2821 or submit tips through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333. The tragedy has deeply affected the local community, with Seaford School District offering grief counseling and support services to students and staff. Governor Matt Meyer has condemned the violence, emphasizing the need for community safety.