Sunday Morning Shooting Critically Injures 18-Year-Old Male 6-29-2026

Incident Number:  50-26-22141

Date/Time: Sunday, June 28th, 2026 at approximately 12:13 A.M.

Location: 400 Block of Kent Avenue (rear alley), 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 critically wounded an 18-year-old male on Sunday morning. At approximately 12:13 A.M. on June 28th, officers responded to the rear alley in the 400 Block of Kent Avenue for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the 18-year-old male victim in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Officers immediately rendered aid to the victim until emergency medical personnel arrived.

The victim was transported by EMS to a nearby hospital where he is currently in critical condition. Investigators at the scene located over 30 shell casings from the incident.

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.