Incident Number: 50-25-12309
Date/Time: Monday, April 7, 2025, at approximately 3:54 p.m.
Location: 800 Block of West North Street Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: [email protected]
Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a shots-fired incident that resulted in two vehicles being damaged Monday afternoon. The investigation began at 3:54 p.m., when Dover Police received a call from a victim advising their car had been struck by gunfire in the 800 block of West North Street. Officers responded and made contact with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed that while the victim was driving on West North Street, their vehicle was struck by gunfire in the area of Simon Circle. It was determined that a second occupied vehicle was also hit during this incident. No injuries were reported. During the investigation, Officers located two handguns in the area of a residence in the 800 Block of West North Street, Dover, DE.
Detectives are working to determine the number/description of all suspects involved in this incident.
There are no additional leads 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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