Day: May 26, 2020

Incident Number: 50-20-13518

Date/Time:  Monday, May 25th, 2020 at 10:42PM

Location:  400 Block of Barrister Place, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that caused damage to a home and two vehicles.  Officers responded to a shots fired complaint at approximately 10:42PM in the 400 Block of Barrister Place.  Upon arrival, it was discovered that two unoccupied vehicles and an occupied residence were struck by gunfire.  No injuries resulted from the 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.

Incident Number: 50-20-13453

Date/Time:  Sunday, May 24th, 2020 at 10:00PM

Location:  Woodmill Apartments, 1300 S. Farmview Drive, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that resulted in a pizza delivery driver being shot in the arm on Sunday night. At approximately 10:00PM, a 23-year-old male delivery driver made a delivery to a building at Woodmill Apartments.  As he was leaving, he was approached by two black males who demanded money.  The victim advised he did not have money.  The suspects then demanded his car keys and the driver refused.  One of the suspects fired one shot, striking the driver in the arm before both suspects fled on foot.  The victim drove himself to Kent General Hospital where he was treated and released for a single wound.

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.