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
Update (July 2nd, 2026): The Dover Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the Capital Green area that has now become a homicide investigation.
At approximately 12:13 a.m. on June 28, 2026, officers responded to the rear alley in the 400 block of Kent Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 18-year-old Christopher Waters of Dover suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Officers immediately rendered aid until EMS arrived, and Waters was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Investigators located more than 30 shell casings at the scene.
On July 2, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Waters succumbed to his injuries while hospitalized. The investigation has now been classified as a homicide as a result.
Additionally, investigators recovered a black Honda Accord believed to be connected to the incident following the June 28 shooting. The vehicle was found burned in a field on Andrews Lake Road in the Felton area and is being processed as part of the ongoing investigation.
The investigation remains active. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Boney at (302) 736-7111. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
Original 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) 736-7111. 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.
