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Two Arrested After Shots Fired Near Simon Circle

Incident Number: 50-21-36582

Date/Time: Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 at 12:17 p.m.

Location: 800 Block of West North 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 arrested two suspects on firearms charges on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a report of shots being fired in the 800 Block of West North Street/Area of Simon Circle. After responding to the area after receiving multiple calls reporting shots fired, officers reviewed surveillance footage and were able to identify a residence that the suspect(s) fled into. After obtaining a search warrant, officers called the occupants of the home outside and took them into custody without incident. A search of the home led to the recovery of two handguns inside the residence.

Kaharri Jackson (19-year-old male) was arrested and charged with the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (3x)
-Tampering with Physical Evidence

A 15-year-old male suspect was charged with the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (juvenile)
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Tampering with Physical Evidence

Bond information and mugshots were not available at the time of release.