Month: July 2021

Incident Number: 50-21-19726

Date/Time:  Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 at 5:06 p.m.

Location: Intersection of POW-MIA Parkway and Wyoming Mill Spur, Dover, DE

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 three vehicle collision that resulted in the death of an 88-year-old man.  On Wednesday, July 7th at approximately 5:06 p.m., a 2002 Honda Odyssey operated by Richard Chappell (88), of Camden, was traveling south on POW-MIA Parkway as he approached the Wyoming Mill Spur.  At the same time, a 2017 Infinity QX80 was traveling north on POW-MIA Parkway, approaching the same intersection.  A 2004 Nissan Maxima was facing eastbound on the Wyoming Mill Spur, preparing to turn left onto the northbound side of the POW-MIA Parkway.  The operator of the Nissan Maxima entered the intersection, directly in the path of the Honda Odyssey, causing the Odyssey’s front end to strike the front driver’s side of the Maxima.  The impact caused both vehicles to travel in a southeast direction and partially into the path of the Infinity that was traveling northbound, striking the driver side of the Infinity.  

Chappell, who was properly restrained, succumbed to his injuries after he was transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital.  An 86-year-old passenger in the Honda Odyssey was transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital for major injuries and later airlifted to UPenn Hospital in Philadelphia, where she remains in serious condition.  The 20-year-old female driver and two passengers (ages 15 and 17) of the Nissan Maxima were treated and released from Kent General Hospital with minor injuries.  The 48-year old male driver of the Infinity refused medical treatment.  

The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

UPDATE (JULY 1, 2021):

The Dover Police Department is providing an update regarding the victims of the shooting incident that occurred at 11:08 p.m. on June 30th in the area of S. New Street and Reed Street.  The victim that died as a result of the incident has been identified as 19-year-old Tysean Nelson of Dover.  Nelson was located a short distance from the location of the shooting and was declared deceased at the scene.  Three additional victims were struck by gunfire and are currently undergoing treatment or have been released from Bayhealth Kent General Hospital.  A 40-year-old female from Dover transported herself to the hospital with a leg injury.  A 39-year-old male and a 22-year-old male (both from Dover) were transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital by ambulance for treatment of their injuries.  

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111.  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.

ORIGINAL RELEASE (JULY 1, 2021):

Incident Number: 50-21-18963

Date/Time:  Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 at 11:08 p.m.

Location: 100 Block of S. New Street (area of Reed Street), Dover, DE

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 occurred late on Wednesday evening that injured three people and left a fourth dead.  At approximately 11:08 p.m. on June 30th, a group of subjects were in the 100 Block of South New Street when shots were fired, striking multiple victims.  It is believed that at least 47 shots were fired, based on shell casings recovered at the scene. Officers from the Dover Police Department arrived on scene within 40 seconds of the shooting and began rendering aid to multiple victims that were injured.  A male victim was located deceased in a vacant lot near the shooting scene as officers checked the area following the incident.  Two male victims were transported to Kent General Hospital for treatment of injuries.  A female victim drove herself to the hospital shortly after.  Conditions on the three victims at the hospital were not available at the time of this release.

Shortly after the shooting occurred, large crowds began to gather near the incident location and surrounding areas.  Officers from the Camden, Wyoming, Capitol, and Delaware State Police all assisted the Dover Police Department with crime scene security and crowd management.  S. New Street from Reed Street to Loockerman Street will be closed until at least daylight as investigating officers continue to examine the scene and gather evidence.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111.  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: 50-21-18963

Date/Time:  Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 at 11:08 p.m.

Location: 100 Block of S. New Street (area of Reed Street), Dover, DE

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 occurred late on Wednesday evening that injured three people and left a fourth dead.  At approximately 11:08 p.m. on June 30th, a group of subjects were in the 100 Block of South New Street when shots were fired, striking multiple victims.  It is believed that at least 46 shots were fired, based on shell casings recovered at the scene. Officers from the Dover Police Department arrived on scene within 40 seconds of the shooting and began rendering aid to multiple victims that were injured.  A male victim was located deceased in a vacant lot near the shooting scene as officers checked the area following the incident.  Two male victims were transported to Kent General Hospital for treatment of injuries.  A female victim drove herself to the hospital shortly after.  Conditions on the three victims at the hospital were not available at the time of this release.

Shortly after the shooting occurred, large crowds began to gather near the incident location and surrounding areas.  Officers from the Camden, Wyoming, Capitol, and Delaware State Police all assisted the Dover Police Department with crime scene security and crowd management.  S. New Street from Reed Street to Loockerman Street will be closed until at least daylight as investigating officers continue to examine the scene and gather evidence.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111.  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.