Incident Number: 50-26-11528
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at approximately 11:15 P.M.
Location: Unit Block of North Governors Avenue, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that left three individuals injured on Wednesday evening. Officers responded to the unit block of North Governors Avenue at approximately 11:15 p.m. on April 8, 2026, following multiple reports of shots fired.
Upon arrival, officers located a 57-year-old female who sustained graze wounds to her right arm and chest, a 19-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the lower body, and a 41-year-old male with a graze wound to his right arm. The female and 19-year-old male were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The 41-year-old male refused medical treatment.
During the investigation, it was determined that several individuals were involved in a physical altercation in the area. As the altercation was occurring, a suspect described as wearing all black clothing, red shoes, and a camouflage ski mask fired two rounds toward the group. The suspect then fled westbound and was last seen running northbound through an alley just west of North Governors Avenue.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7145. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com. A cash reward may be available for information leading to an arrest.
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