16-year-old Arrested Following Shooting

Incident Number:  50-26-6182

Date/Time: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at 1:18 a.m.

Location: Unit Block of Village 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 a 16-year-old male of Dover, following a shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 1:18 a.m. when Dover Police received the report of a shots-fired that occurred in the unit block of Village Drive. Upon arrival, it was determined that two occupied homes had been shot. Officers canvassed the area and located two suspects walking on Bicentennial Boulevard. Both suspects ran from Officers; however, the 16-year-old was arrested on Meetinghouse Lane by responding Officers and found in possession of a stolen .380 revolver.

The second suspect has not been identified at this time.

The 16-year-old was transported to the Dover Police Department, where he was processed and arraigned.

The 16-year old was committed to Stevenson Youth Correctional Facility on $120,100 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2 counts)
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Reckless Endangering First Degree (7 counts)
-Receiving a Stolen Firearm
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Criminal Mischief (2 counts)
-Resisting Arrest

The 16-year-old is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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.