Incident Number: 50-25-42685
Date/Time: Thursday, November 27th, 2025 at 3:02 p.m.
Location: Unit Block of Par Haven Drive
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 15-year-old male of Dover injured Thursday afternoon. The investigation began at 3:02 p.m. when Officers responded to the unit block of Par Haven Drive for the report of a shooting. The ensuing investigation revealed the 15-year-old male was shot in the upper body while inside of a vehicle on Par Haven Drive. The victim was transported to the hospital by a personal vehicle for treatment. His injury was non-life-threatening. The victim was uncooperative with the Detectives and there are no leads at this time. An occupied apartment was also shot during this incident. Thankfully, no injuries occurred inside this apartment.
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.
