Dover police have taken a local man into custody while continuing their search for a second suspect in a Sunday night shooting that wounded one person.
David Robinson, 46, of Dover, was arrested following the shooting incident that unfolded around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, December 21st in the unit block of Stevenson Drive.
Officers responding to reports of gunfire discovered evidence of a shooting at the scene, though initially found no suspects or victims present. A 39-year-old Dover man later sought treatment at Bayhealth Kent Campus for a gunshot wound to his lower body sustained in the incident. The victim declined to give police a statement about what happened.
The shooting also caused damage to a vehicle that was struck by bullets during the incident.
Through their investigation, detectives determined that the victim had just stepped out of a vehicle when an unidentified suspect opened fire on him. Police learned that Robinson had also exited the same vehicle and discharged a handgun during the confrontation.
Authorities apprehended Robinson without incident in the 900 block of Carvel Drive. Investigators also recovered an RG14 .22 caliber revolver in the 100 block of Willis Road that they believe is connected to the shooting.
Robinson was processed at Sussex Correctional Institution on $45,100 cash bail. He faces multiple charges including Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited, two counts of Reckless Endangering, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Criminal Mischief.
The investigation remains active as police continue searching for the additional suspect who allegedly fired shots during the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Dover Police Department.
Robinson is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Source: https://doverpolice.org/2025/12/23/dover-man-arrested-one-sought-following-shooting-late-sunday/