Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Raquel Jack, 31, of Newark. Jack was last seen on 06/15/2025 at 7:32 p.m. and there is a concern for her safety. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful. Jack is described as a white female, 5’11” 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, she was wearing a maroon scrub top and gray leggings.
If you have any information on Jack’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Location: Unit Block of Stevenson Drive, 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 has arrested Justin Thomas, 26, for a shooting that injured a 50-year-old Dover man late Friday night. The investigation began at 11:40 p.m. when the Dover Police Department received a call for a shooting in the unit block of Stevenson Drive. Officers responded and located the victim, a 50-year-old male of Dover, who had sustained a gunshot wound to his shoulder. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Multiple occupied homes and unoccupied vehicles were shot during this incident as well. Through the ensuing investigation, Thomas was identified as the suspect, and a warrant was obtained for his arrest.
On Saturday, June 14th at 4:12 p.m., Patrol Officers observed Thomas in the parking lot of a business in the 200 block of South DuPont Highway and he was taken into custody without incident. Thomas was found in possession of a handgun when he was taken into custody.
Thomas was transported to the Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.
Thomas was committed to SCI on $332,000 cash bail on the following charges: -Assault First Degree -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony(2x) -Reckless Endangering First Degree (6x) -Possession of a Firearm/Deadly Weapon By a Person Prohibited(3x) -Possession of a Weapon with an Obliterated Serial Number -Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon -Criminal Mischief (4x)
Justin Thomas Dover, DE
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**This release was updated on 6/16/2025 at 12:32 p.m. to reflect the victim’s correct name of Daniel Guzman Jr.**
The Dover Police Department has identified the victim of the homicide on Barrister Place as 22-year-old Daniel Guzman Jr. of Dover.
This investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Bowman at 302-736-7141. Callers may remain anonymous.
**ORIGINAL RELEASE**
Incident Number: 50-25-21359
Date/Time: Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at 12:42 a.m.
Location: 400 Block of Barrister Place, 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 the death of a 22-year-old Dover man and injured several others early Saturday morning. The investigation began at 12:42 a.m. when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in the 400 block of Barrister Place. Officers responded and located the victim, a 22-year-old Dover man, who had sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body. Officers rendered aid and he was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Sadly, he later died as a result of his injuries. Four other victims arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus by Ambulance or by privately-owned vehicle with injuries sustained during this incident. The additional victims are as follows:
-58-year-old male of Dover sustained a gunshot wound to his lower body -26-year-old male of Dover sustained a gunshot wound to his lower body -21-year-old male of Dover sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body -24-year-old male of Dover sustained gunshot wound to his lower body
The ensuing investigation revealed that a group of individuals was standing in front of a residence in the 400 block of Barrister Place when multiple suspects began shooting at the group. There are no additional leads to release at this time.
The victim’s name is being withheld pending the notification of family.
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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