Shooting on South Kirkwood Street
Incident Number: 50-21-29617
Date/Time: Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 6:01p.m.
Location: S. Kirkwood Street, South of Division 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 that left a 23-year-old with a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers responded to the area of South Kirkwood Street for a report of shots fired and observed shell casings in the area. An occupied home was was struck as well. While on scene, a 23-year-old male arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus Emergency Room with a gunshot wound to the leg and was treated for non-life threatening 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.