Incident Number: 50-25-39254
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 at 11:50 p.m.
Location: 300 Block of Mockingbird Avenue, 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 injured a Dover man late Wednesday night. The investigation began at 11:50 p.m., when Dover Police were called to the 300 block of Mockingbird Avenue for the report of a shooting. Officers responded and located the victim, a 33-year-old of Dover, who had sustained a gunshot wound to his lower body. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment and later released. The ensuing investigation revealed that an unknown black male shot the victim inside a residence in the 300 block of Mockingbird Avenue and fled.
There are no additional 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.
