The Delaware State University shooting occurred on September 21, 2007 when 18-year-old student Loyer D. Braden shot two 17-year-old Delaware State University students from the Washington, D.C. area.
Shalita Middleton, a victim of the shooting, died 32 days later on October 23, from critical injuries sustained from the attack.
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