A suspect is in custody after a police officer was killed in a shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, police said.

Delaware State Police reported an active shooter at the Department of Motor Vehicles building in Wilmington just after 2 p.m. EST (1900 GMT). Shortly after, police said there was no longer an active shooter and that a suspect had been apprehended.

“One Delaware State Trooper has been confirmed killed during this incident. We are continuing to assess additional injuries,” the state police force said on X.

Police advised the public to avoid the area as the investigation continued.

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(Reporting by Ryan Patrick Jones in Toronto; Editing by Nia Williams)