Home Shot on Willis Road 4-17-2026

Incident Number:  50-26-12579

Date/Time: Friday, April 17th, 2026 at 12:34 a.m.

Location: 100 Block of Willis Road, 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 damaged an occupied apartment in the 100 Block of Willis Road. Officers responded to the area for a report of shots fired at approximately 12:34 a.m. on Friday, April 17th. At the time no damage was observed and no information was offered by anyone in the area. At approximately 9:06 a.m., another call was received from a resident who advised that they had damage to their residence. Detectives located a window that had been shot with the round traveling into a wall in the kitchen of the apartment. No injuries occurred, but the apartment was occupied by one person.

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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