The Dover Police Department has arrested Eugene Johnson, 18, and a 17-year-old male, both of Dover, for the shooting that occurred on July 28th.(see full release below) Through the investigation, Detectives identified Johnson and the 17-year-old male as the suspects responsible for the shooting and obtained warrants for them. On 08/12/2024 at 8:40 a.m., the 17-year-old was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to Dover Police Department where he was arraigned. Johnson was being held at SCI on separate charges and was arraigned at the facility.
The 17-year-old was committed to Vision Quest on $5,500 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Deadly Weapon/Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2x)
-Reckless Endangering in the First Degree (2x)
-Conspiracy in the Second Degree
-Criminal Mischief Under $1,000
Johnson remains held at SCI on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Deadly Weapon/Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2x)
-Reckless Endangering in the First Degree (2x)-
Conspiracy in the Second Degree
-Criminal Mischief Under $1,000
Dover, DE
**ORIGINAL POST**
Incident Number: 50-24-27074
Date/Time: Sunday, July 28th, 2024 at 6:26 p.m.
Location: South Kirkwood Street and West Division Street, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in a vehicle being damaged Sunday evening. The investigation began at 6:26 p.m., when Officers made contact with the victim’s, a 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old male, both of Dover. The investigation revealed that the victim’s were in a vehicle on South Kirkwood Street when they were approached by a black male, who shot the vehicle, then fled. No injuries were reported as a result of this shooting.
There are currently no leads to release at this time.
This 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 www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
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