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Shots Fired in Simon Circle 8-19-2019

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-26295

Date/Time:  Sunday, August 18th, 2019 at 9:54PM

Location:  300 Block of Simon Circle, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating an incident where several shots were fired in the Simon Circle area. At approximately 9:54PM on Sunday, August 18th, officers responded to the area for shots fired.  It was discovered that at least six shots were fired in the 300 Block of Simon Circle.  One round struck and damaged the front doors to a home in the 200 Block of Simon Circle.  No injuries occurred as a result of this incident.  

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.