Incident Number: 50-25-33110
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at 10:10 a.m.
Location: 200 Block of Trafalgar Drive Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative: The Dover Police Department has arrested a 15-year-old from Dover following a shooting that occurred on Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 10:10 a.m., when Dover Police responded to the 200 block of Trafalgar Drive for the report of shots fired in the area. Multiple Officers responded and located a home that was shot on Trafalgar Drive. The home was occupied at the time of the shooting. Thankfully, no one was injured.
Officers were able to obtain a description of the suspect and began to check the area where they fled. Officers located a 15-year-old of Dover, and an additional juvenile walking on Mifflin Road. The 15-year-old matched the description of the suspect and was found in possession of a 9mm handgun concealed in his waistband.
The ensuing investigation determined that the 15-year-old was responsible for the shooting on Trafalgar. He was transported to Dover Police Department and later to Kent County Family Court for arraignment.
The 15-year-old was released on $10,000 unsecured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition By a Person Prohibited (2x)
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Reckless Endangering First Degree (2x)
-Criminal Mischief Less than $5,000
He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
