Day: October 2, 2015

Complaint # 50-15-29141

Date:  Friday, October 2, 2015

Location: 400 Block of Barrister Place

Officer Releasing Information:   Master Corporal Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Update:
The investigation into the death of Thomas Deputy has been ruled a homicide as the result of a single gunshot wound to the upper body.  Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Unit continue to investigate and request that anyone with information contact the Dover Police Department.

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating the shooting death of a 34-year-old man that occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, October 2nd.  The incident occurred in the 400 Block of Barrister Place.  Police received a call from a subject reporting that a male subject, later identified as Thomas Deputy, was found inside of a vehicle with an injury to his upper body.  Deputy was later pronounced dead after first aid efforts were made by police and EMS.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App.

The Dover Police Department in partnership with the Central Delaware branch of the NAACP, are excited to launch a series of community outreach initiatives in the downtown Dover area.  The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 8^th, at 7:00PM (Weather Permitting). Dover Police Department will close down the first block of South New Street at Loockerman and Reed Streets and participate in a series of basketball games with area youth.  This event is expected to last 1-2 hours and serves as one of many ideas aimed at building both trust and a strong relationship with our downtown community/family.  In addition to basketball, officers will distribute coloring books, crayons, 7-11 coupons, and other giveaways (while supplies last).  This community event is the first of many between the community, local leaders, and the Dover Police Department. The Central Delaware Branch of the NAACP and Dover Police Department welcome all families to attend and cheer during the basketball games. Most importantly, we encourage everyone to come out and have fun while getting to know your local Dover police officers.

Complaint # 50-15-29141

Date:  Friday, October 2, 2015

Location: 400 Block of Barrister Place

Officer Releasing Information:   Master Corporal Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating the shooting death of a 34-year-old man that occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, October 2nd.  The incident occurred in the 400 Block of Barrister Place.  Police received a call from a subject reporting that a male subject, later identified as Thomas Deputy, was found inside of a vehicle with an injury to his upper body.  Deputy was later pronounced dead after first aid efforts were made by police and EMS.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App.