Day: December 27, 2020

Incident Number: 50-20-33156

Date/Time:  Sunday, December 27th, 2020 at 10:20 a.m.

Location: Unit Block of S. New Street

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Office
Sergeant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: 
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that damaged two occupied homes in the Unit Block of South New Street.  At approximately 10:20 a.m., officers were called to the area for a report of shots fired.  One home was occupied by three people and was struck at least one time.  The second home was occupied by six people and was struck three times.  No persons were injured during 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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

Incident Number: 50-20-33147

Date/Time:  Sunday, December 27th, 2020 at 4:47 a.m.

Location:  100 Block of S. New Street

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Office
Sergeant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: 
The Dover Police Department is investigating the shooting of a 21-year-old male that occurred early Sunday morning.  At approximately 5:39 a.m. officers were notified that a shooting victim had arrived to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital by private vehicle.  The victim was struck twice in the upper leg and his injuries are not life threatening.  It is believed the shooting occurred at approximately 4:47 a.m. in the 100 Block of S. New Street.  However, the victim has been extremely uncooperative with investigators.

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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.