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Two Homes Damaged by Gunfire on East Water Street 7-6-2020

Incident Number: 50-20-16773

Date/Time:  Monday, July 6th, 2020 at 12:30AM

Location:  400 Block of East Water Street, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   Sergeant Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Monday morning in the 400 Block of East Water Street.  At approximately 12:30AM, officers responded to the area for a report of shots fired.  Upon arrival, officers located two homes on East Water Street that had been struck by gunfire.  Both homes were occupied at the time, but no injuries were reported.   

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 is possible for information leading to an arrest.