Two Teens Charged in Delaware Fireworks Attack; Case Undecided
A 13-year-old and a 16-year-old face attempted murder and other charges in connection with a July 3 attack; the case has not been decided.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 26, 2026, 6:11 p.m. ET
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Aug 26, 2026, 6:11 p.m. ETFirst report
Two More Teens Charged in Delaware Fireworks Attack
Two additional teenagers have been charged in connection with an attack involving fireworks in Delaware, according to NBC Philadelphia. The charges were announced on August 24, 2026.
The teens — a 13-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy — are charged with attempted murder, possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, and conspiracy, as reported by NBC Philadelphia. The charges were filed in New Castle County Family Court.
The government alleges that on July 3, 2026, the teens attacked a man and a woman with fireworks, including a Roman candle, on 9th and North Pine streets. The matter is at the charging stage and has not been resolved; the teens have been charged but not tried, and the charges are allegations. The accused are presumed innocent.
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