Day: June 2, 2019

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-16687

Date/Time:  Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 at 1:57AM

Location: Allure Night Club Parking Lot, 865 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 38-year-old male injured as he was leaving Allure Night Club.  Dover Police were notified by staff at a nearby hospital that a gunshot victim had arrived by private vehicle to the emergency room.  Officers learned that as the victim was leaving Allure Night Club, he observed a group of people arguing, and heard gunfire.  At that time, the victim was struck in the upper torso and was then transported to the hospital by a friend.  The victim’s injuries were considered non-life threatening.  

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 may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delawarecrimestoppers.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-16628

Date/Time:  Saturday, June 1st, 2019 at 3:10PM

Location: Janaid’s Salon, 211 West Loockerman Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at Janaid’s Salon on Saturday afternoon.  At approximately 3:10PM, officers responded to the salon on West Loockerman Street for a shooting and located a 31-year-old male with a single gunshot wound to the shoulder area.  It was learned that the victim was involved in a verbal altercation with another man in the salon which escalated into an exchange of gunfire between the two men.  There was approximately 20 people in the business at the time.  Despite that, no one was able to identify the other male subject involved.  The victim was admitted to a nearby hospital where he underwent surgery for his injuries and is in serious but stable condition.  

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 may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delawarecrimestoppers.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.