The Dover Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that took place late Wednesday night in the 400 block of Barrister Place, where both a home and a parked car were struck by gunfire.
Officers were called to the area around 11:31 p.m. on June 17th, 2026, following reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they discovered that an unoccupied vehicle had been hit by gunfire, and a nearby occupied residence had been struck two to three times.
At the time of the shooting, six people were inside the home. Fortunately, none of them were injured.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone who may have information about this incident is encouraged to reach out to the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7145. Callers can choose to remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 800-TIP-3333 or by visiting www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com online. A cash reward may be offered for any information that leads to an arrest.
