Dover Police are actively investigating a shooting incident that took place on Christmas Eve afternoon, where four people were targeted by gunfire but escaped without injuries.
The incident unfolded at 3:55 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24th, when law enforcement officers responded to reports of gunshots in the Mifflin Road area. Police arrived to find four victims who reported being fired upon by an unidentified shooter near the pedestrian walkway that links Trafalgar Drive to Mifflin Road.
Fortunately, all four individuals involved avoided injury during the shooting incident, according to Dover Police Department Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, who serves as the department’s Public Information Officer.
Authorities have not yet developed any suspect leads in the case and are asking for the community’s assistance in gathering information about the shooting.
The investigation remains active, and Dover Police are encouraging anyone with relevant information to reach out to the department at (302) 736-7130. Those who prefer to remain unnamed when providing tips may do so.
Additionally, community members can submit anonymous tips through Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 800-TIP-3333 or visiting www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com online. Information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward through the Crime Stoppers program.
The case has been assigned incident number 50-25-45860 as the investigation continues.
Source: https://doverpolice.org/2025/12/26/shooting-on-mifflin-road-2/