Incident Number: 50-26-23259
Date/Time: Monday, July 6th, 2026 at approximately 5:11 P.M.
Location: East Broadstairs Place (Village of Westover), 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 multiple vehicles and residences in the Village of Westover community on Monday afternoon.
At approximately 5:11 p.m., officers responded to the area of East Broadstairs Place following reports of multiple gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located approximately 40 spent shell casings in the roadway.
As a result of the shooting, 10 unoccupied vehicles and five residences were struck by gunfire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Preliminary investigation and video surveillance indicate that a maroon SUV was traveling through East Broadstairs Place when several suspects exited a dark-colored sedan and opened fire on the SUV. Following the shooting, both vehicles fled the area before officers arrived and have not yet been located.
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.