Incident Number: 50-26-20751
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 at 11:31 P.M.
Location: 400 Block of Barrister Place, 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 residence and an unoccupied vehicle in the 400 Block of Barrister Place on Wednesday night. Officers responded to the area for a report of shots fired at approximately 11:31 P.M. Upon arrival, officers observed that an unoccupied vehicle had been struck by gunfire and an occupied home was struck 2-3 times. There were six people inside the residence at the time of the incident, but no injuries occurred.
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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