Afghanistan, Dec. 24 -- A Delaware state trooper and the suspected gunman were killed Tuesday during a shooting at a motor vehicle agency near Wilmington, authorities said officials.

A Delaware police officer was killed and the shooter neutralized during a midday attack at the Wilmington Department of Motor Vehicles, officials confirmed. Authorities have not yet released the suspect's identity.

The incident occurred around 2 p.m. local time, prompting a swift response from state and local police. Residents were urged to avoid the area while authorities secured the scene.

Delaware has faced high-profile attacks on law enforcement in the past, including a 2013 ambush in New Castle County, which led to statewide security enhancements. Exper...