Incident Number: 50-25-35030
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, at 10:38 p.m.
Location: 300 Block of West Reed Street 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 is investigating a shooting that left a home damaged late Wednesday night. The investigation began at 10:38 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street. Officers responded and located evidence that a shooting had occurred in the area. The ensuing investigation revealed that a home in the 300 block of West Reed Street was damaged during the shooting. Thankfully, the house was unoccupied, and no injuries have been reported as a result of this incident.
There are no leads to release at this time.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
