Incident Number: 50-25-13884
Date/Time: Saturday, April 19th, 2025 at 9:06 p.m.
Location: Unit Block of South New 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 occurred Saturday evening. The investigation began at 9:06 p.m. when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in the unit block of South New Street. Officers responded to the area and located multiple shell casings. Shortly after, a 27-year-old male of Dover arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus with a gunshot wound to his lower body. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was standing in the unit block of South New Street when a silver vehicle drove by and the victim was shot. There is no further description of the suspect available 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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