Shooting On South Governors Avenue

Incident Number:  50-26-1225

Date/Time: Monday, January 12th, 2026 at 3:55 a.m.

Location: Unit Block of South Governors Avenue 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 occurred early Monday morning. The investigation began at 3:55 a.m., when Dover Police was called to the unit block of South Governors Avenue in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, Officers found evidence that a shooting had occurred. While Officers were on scene, a 24-year-old male of Dover showed up at Bayhealth Kent Campus with a gunshot wound to his lower body. Two other victims were contacted on scene and advised that they were shot at by two unknown suspects. Thankfully, they were not injured by gunfire.

There are 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.