Dover police are investigating a shooting that critically injured an 18-year-old man in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 28th, 2026.
Officers were called to a rear alley in the 400 block of Kent Avenue at approximately 12:13 a.m. after a shooting was reported. When they arrived, they found the young man sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. Officers immediately stepped in to help the victim until emergency medical crews arrived on scene.
The victim was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Investigators recovered more than 30 shell casings from the scene, indicating a significant number of shots were fired.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7145. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 800-TIP-3333 or by visiting www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com. A cash reward may be available for information that leads to an arrest.
