The Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred in the parking lot of the Waffle House in Dover earlier today.
On May 4, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., troopers responded to the Waffle House, located at 4003 South Dupont Highway, Dover, for a report of shots fired in the parking lot. The preliminary investigation revealed that several subjects were arguing while in the restaurant’s parking lot when an unknown suspect fired several shots into the air. Subsequently, everyone in the parking lot, including the suspect, fled in an unknown direction. There are no reported injuries or property damage at this time.
There is no further information available for the suspect. Surveillance video and images are not available.
The Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has information regarding this case to contact Detective P. Campbell by calling 302-698-8504. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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