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Robbery/Shooting on New Street 5-29-14

Incident #: 50-14-13167      Date/Time:   Sunday May 25, 2014  11:18PM

Location: North New Street/Division Street, Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department responded to a robbery/shooting in the area of North New Street and Division Street late Sunday night.  According to the male victim, he was confronted by an unknown black male suspect who displayed a black handgun and demanded money.  The victim grabbed the gun and struggled with the suspect over control of it.  The suspect began firing numerous times, and struck the victim in the right leg, causing injury.  The victim fled into a nearby residence and contacted 911.  The suspect fled with an unknown amount of cash and the victim was transported to Kent general Hospital where he was treated and released for the leg wound.  The victim has been uncooperative with police efforts in the investigation at this time.