Dover Man Arrested for Participation in Shooting Linked to Fatal Barrister Place Incident
The Dover Police Department has arrested 20-year-old Makhai Miller, for his participation in the shooting linked to the homicide that occurred on Barrister Place on June 14th. During the investigation into the shooting death of Daniel Guzman Jr., it was learned that at least three groups of individuals were shooting at each other during this incident. Miller was identified as shooting a handgun during this incident as a participant in one of the groups.
While Miller was involved in the shooting incident, Detectives are continuing to gather and evaluate evidence and are working closely with the Delaware Department of Justice to identify the individual responsible for the homicide and bring justice for Daniel’s family.
On July 2nd, 2025, Miller was taken into custody and transported to the Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.
He was committed to SCI on $66,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Reckless Endangering First Degree
He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Dover, DE
**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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