Dover authorities are investigating a Wednesday night shooting that wounded three people during what police describe as a physical fight in the unit block of North Governors Avenue.
The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. on April 8, 2026, when Dover Police Department officers responded to multiple calls reporting gunfire in the area.
When police arrived at the scene, they discovered three victims with gunshot wounds. A 57-year-old woman had suffered grazing injuries to her right arm and chest, while a 19-year-old man was shot in the lower body. A 41-year-old man also sustained a grazing wound to his right arm.
Emergency medical personnel transported the woman and teenage male to a local hospital for treatment of what police described as non-life-threatening injuries. The 41-year-old man declined medical assistance at the scene.
According to the police investigation, multiple people were engaged in a physical confrontation when an unidentified gunman opened fire. The shooter discharged two rounds toward the group before escaping on foot.
Witnesses described the suspect as dressed entirely in black clothing, wearing red shoes and a camouflage ski mask. The individual was last observed running westbound before turning north through an alley located west of North Governors Avenue.
The Dover Police Department continues to investigate this case, which has been assigned incident number 50-26-11528. Lieutenant Mark Hoffman, the department’s Public Information Officer, is handling media inquiries and can be reached at [email protected].
Investigators are asking anyone with information about this shooting to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7145. Those who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips through Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 800-TIP-3333 or visiting www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com. A cash reward may be offered for information that leads to an arrest.
