Incident Number: 50-25-16548
Date/Time: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at 2:22 p.m.
Location: Simon Circle, 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 shots-fired incident that occurred Thursday afternoon. The investigation began at 2:22 p.m. when an Officer of the Wyoming Police Department was in the area of Simon Circle and heard shots being fired. Several Officers responded and contacted a 17-year-old victim who had been shot at. Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of this incident. The ensuing investigation revealed that a black male in dark clothing shot at the victim and fled. The 17-year-old was uncooperative with the Detectives, and 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.
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