UPDATE (August 19th, 2021): The U.S. Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Emeka Dimkpa on August 19th. Dimkpa was wanted by the Dover Police Department on charged releated to a June 21st shooting that seriously injured a 25-year-old man. Dimkpa was taken into custody in the 700 Block of Colleton Street in Orangeburg, South Carolina at approximately 7:00 a.m. on August 19th. Dimkpa will be held by South Carolina authorities until extradited to Delaware where he will be charged with the following offenses:
-Assault 1st Degree
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
UPDATE (July 12th, 2021): The Dover Police Department has charged Kyree Robinson (23) with the June 21st shooting that seriously injured a 25-year-old male victim in the area of Frear Drive and Garfield Drive. Robinson was arrested on June 28th by the Dover Police Department after leading them on a vehicle chase that ended when Robinson crashed into three other vehicles in the intersection of Saulsbury Road and Forrest Avenue. Robinson was held on bond at SCI on charges stemming from that incident when detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest for his involvement in the June 21st shooting.
Robinson remains held at SCI with on an additional $62,000 secured bond on the following offenses:
-Assault 1st Degree
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Incident Number: 50-21-17853
Date/Time: Monday, June 21, 2021 at 10:18 p.m.
Location: Garfield Drive and Frear Drive, 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 that left a 25-year-old man with serious injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 10:18 p.m. when officers were called to the area of Garfield Drive and Frear Drive for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they found the male victim lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid until medical personnel arrived on scene and transported the victim to Kent General Hospital where he underwent surgery for his injuries.
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.