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Dover Police Release Photos from Wednesday Morning Shooting on Kirkwood Street 8-28-14

Update:
Police have released the below images in hopes of gaining additional witness information to the Kirkwood Street shooting that occurred on the morning of August 27th.  The suspect is seen wearing a two-tone top, following the victim who was walking westbound on Fulton Street between New and Queen Streets.  Detectives believe that witnesses may have seen or recognize the suspect based on the distinct clothing he is seen wearing.  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111 or  call the Delaware Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-Tip-3333 or go online at www.tipsubmit.com.

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Suspect walking westbound, following victim on Fulton Street, between New and Queen Streets
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Suspect walking westbound, following victim on Fulton Street, between New and Queen Streets

Incident #: 50-14-22678  Date/Time: August 27th, 2014 at10:08AM

Location: Area of Kirkwood Street and Division Street, Dover, DE

Narrative:
Dover police are on the scene of a shooting in the area of Kirkwood and Division Streets that occurred at approximately 10:08 this morning.  A male victim suffered a gunshot wound to his foot and is being treated at a local hospital.  The suspect was described as a dark-skinned black male, last seen wearing blue jeans, a 2-tone brown sweatshirt, and has a light mustache.  The suspect was last seen running northbound from the scene.  Dover Officers along with officers from the Delaware State Police K9 and Aviation Units are on scene checking the area for the suspect.  Wesley College and area Dover schools made the decision to place their campuses on lock-down as a precautionary measure.  The department will issue a release providing further details as they develop.  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111 or  call the Delaware Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-Tip-3333 or go online at www.tipsubmit.com.