Shooting On New Castle Avenue
Incident Number: 50-25-40834
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, at 5:42 p.m.
Location: Alley Between New Castle Avenue and Kent Avenue
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 occurred on Tuesday evening. The investigation began at 5:42 p.m., when Dover Police responded to the area of New Castle Avenue and Kent Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed the victim was driving in the alley between New Castle Avenue and Kent Avenue when a suspect began shooting at her vehicle, striking her windshield. Thankfully, the victim was not injured during this incident. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’8″ tall and possibly 16-18 years old.
There are no additional 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.
