Arrest Made in April 8th Shooting 7-10-2026
Incident Number: 50-26-11528
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at approximately 11:15 p.m.
Location: Unit Block of North Governors Avenue, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has arrested a Dover man in connection with a shooting that left three people injured in April.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:15 p.m. on April 8, 2026, when Dover Police officers responded to the unit block of North Governors Avenue for reports of shots fired. Officers located a 57-year-old female with graze wounds to her right arm and chest, a 19-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower body, and a 41-year-old male with a graze wound to his right arm. The female and 19-year-old male were transported to an area hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The 41-year-old male declined medical treatment.
The ensuing investigation determined that several individuals had been involved in a physical altercation when a suspect fired two rounds toward the group before fleeing westbound and then northbound through an alley west of North Governors Avenue.
Through continued investigative efforts, Detective’s identified Deivin Trower (23), of Dover, as the suspect and obtained warrants for his arrest on June 26, 2026. On June 27, 2026, the U.S. Marshals Service First State Fugitive Task Force adopted the case in an effort to locate and apprehend Trower.
On July 1, 2026, investigators developed information that Trower was in the Fairway Lakes Drive area of Dover. As members of the U.S. Marshals Service, the Dover Police Department Drug, Vice and Organized Crime (DVOC) Unit, and Street Crimes Unit attempted to take him into custody, Trower fled on foot into a wooded area behind the Wawa on Route 8. An extensive search was conducted, but he was not located.
On July 9, 2026, investigators received information that Trower was at a residence in White Oak Apartments in Dover. During surveillance, Tionna Harmon (21), of Dover, exited the residence and appeared to act as a lookout. A short time later, Trower exited through a rear window and began walking toward White Oak Road and was apprehended when attempting to flee law enforcement.
Trower and Harmon were taken into custody without incident. Harmon was found to be in possession of a Polymer80 handgun frame believed to belong to Trower and was charged accordingly.
Trower was charged with offenses related to the April 8, 2026, shooting. Harmon was charged with offenses related to her actions during Trower’s apprehension and possession of the Polymer80 handgun frame.
Trower was committed to SCI in default of a $175,100 cash bond on the following charges:
-Assault 1st Degree
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Felony
-Assault 2nd Degree (2x)
-Carrying Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Reckless Endanger 1st Degree
-Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (2x)
-Wearing a Disguise During Commission of Felony
Harmon was released on $4,500 unsecured bond on the following offenses:
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Hindering Prosection
The Dover Police Department would like to recognize the outstanding collaborative efforts that led to Trower’s apprehension. Assistance was provided by the U.S. Marshals Service First State Fugitive Task Force, the Dover Police Department Special Operations Response Team (SORT), Drug, Vice and Organized Crime (DVOC)/Street Crimes Unit, Dover PD K9 Unit, Dover PD Patrol Division, Dover PD Motor Unit, Criminal Investigations Unit, Delaware Probation and Parole, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Delaware State Police Kent County Drug Unit. Their coordinated efforts and commitment to public safety were instrumental in bringing this investigation to a successful conclusion.
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