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Police Investigating Shooting Incident on Willis Road . 11-17-2018

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-38299

Date/Time:   Friday, November 16th, 2018 at 8:50PM

Location:   Parking lot in the 100 Block of Willis Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department responded to the 100 Block of Willis Road at approximately 8:50PM on Friday, November 16th for a report of shots fired.  Upon arrival, officers discovered a white Chevrolet Caprice abandoned on the sidewalk in the area.  The vehicle had bullet hole in the passenger side door and the front passenger window had been shot out.  The occupant apparently fled on foot, leaving the vehicle behind.  Officers checked the surrounding areas as well as local hospitals and medical centers for any potential victims but were unsuccessful.

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