Incident Number: 50-24-35015
Date/Time: Thursday, September 19th, 2024 at 8:56 p.m.
Location: 100 Block of Willis Road, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: [email protected]
Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Willis Road Thursday night that left a 25-year-old Dover man injured. The investigation began at 8:56 p.m. when the Dover Police Department received a call for shots fired in the 100 Block of Willis Road. Officers responded and while checking the area, the victim arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus in a privately owned vehicle. The victim had sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was driving on Willis Road when an unknown suspect began shooting at his vehicle. After being shot, the victim drove himself to Bayhealth for treatment. Two occupied residences were also shot as a result of this incident. No additional injuries were reported.
There are no 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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