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Man Shot Twice on South New Street 12-27-2020

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.

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