Incident Number: 50-25-28809
Date/Time: Friday, August 8th, 2025 at 6:45 p.m.
Location: Simon Circle and West North Street
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 20 year old Dover male of Dover injured Friday evening. The investigation began at 6:45 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for a shooting in the area of Simon Circle and West North Street. Officers responded and located the victim in the 300 block of Simon Circle. The victim had sustained gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body. Officers rendered aid and the victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Several residences were also struck as a result of this incident. The victim did not cooperate when questioned by Police.
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.
