Dover police are actively investigating a violent incident that unfolded Thursday evening in a residential neighborhood, where gunfire left one person injured and damaged multiple vehicles.
The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on March 19th in the unit block of South New Street, according to Dover Police Department Lieutenant Mark Hoffman.
Investigators determined that two unidentified Black male suspects walked eastbound through neighborhood yards, crossed Queen Street, and entered a yard where several people had gathered.
One of the men then opened fire, discharging his weapon at least three times toward the group of individuals. The gunfire struck one person twice in the right thigh, causing injuries that required hospital treatment. A private citizen transported the wounded victim to Bayhealth Hospital, where they were treated for injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
The violence also impacted others in the area. A second person was sitting in their parked car across the street when a bullet shattered the rear driver’s side window. Additionally, a third victim’s empty vehicle parked in a nearby driveway sustained damage to both its hood and front grille from the gunfire.
Police investigators collected several shell casings from a backyard in the unit block of South New Street as evidence.
After the attack, both suspects escaped on foot, running westbound through residential properties and crossing back over Queen Street.
The case remains under active investigation. Dover Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact them at (302) 736-7145. Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or visit www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, where a cash reward may be available for information leading to an arrest.
