Dover Police have now opened a homicide investigation following the death of an 18-year-old Dover resident who was shot in the early morning hours of June 28, 2026.
At around 12:13 a.m. that Sunday, officers were called to the rear alley behind the 400 block of Kent Avenue in the Capital Green area after reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Christopher Waters suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was found in the passenger seat of a vehicle at the scene. Officers provided immediate first aid until emergency medical personnel arrived and transported Waters to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
Investigators combed the scene and recovered more than 30 shell casings, indicating a significant volume of gunfire.
Waters did not survive his injuries. On July 2, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., he died while still hospitalized. As a result, the case has been reclassified as a homicide investigation.
In a related development, investigators also recovered a black Honda Accord believed to be connected to the shooting. The vehicle was discovered burned in a field along Andrews Lake Road in the Felton area and is currently being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about this incident to reach out to Detective Boney at (302) 736-7111. Those who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips to Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIP-3333 or by visiting delaware.crimestoppersweb.com online. A cash reward may be available for information that leads to an arrest.
