Shots Fired at New Street Apartment Building 11-23-2016

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-39335

Date/Time:  Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016 at 10:30AM

Location:   Kent Apartments, 30 S. New Street, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday morning.  At approximately 10:30AM, an unknown suspect knocked on the door of a residence inside of Kent Apartments, located at 30 S. New Street.  A 54-year-old male opened the door, when the suspect displayed a handgun and asked “Where’s the Stuff?” and fired 2-3 shots into the floor of the apartment.  The suspect then fled in an unknown direction.  The suspect was only described as being a black male by the victim.  No injuries occurred as a result of the gunfire.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130. 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