Incident Number: 50-25-26776
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 at 8:32 p.m.
Location: 300 Block of East Broadstairs Place 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 occurred on East Broadstairs Place. The investigation began at 8:32 p.m. Wednesday when Dover Police received the report of a shooting. Officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of East Broadstairs Place and spoke to the victim. It was revealed that the home had sustained damage from gunfire, but it was unknown when it occurred. The ensuing investigation revealed that this incident likely occurred overnight Tuesday into early Wednesday morning, while the family was sleeping in the home. There are no leads 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.
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