Incident Number: 50-26-25907
Date/Time: Monday, July 27th, 2026 at approximately 2:07 A.M.
Location: Unit Block of River Chase Drive, 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 occurred early Monday morning in the Unit Block of River Chase Drive.
On Monday, July 27, 2026, at approximately 2:07 a.m., officers responded to the area for the report of a shooting. The preliminary investigation revealed that multiple rounds were fired through a residence window, striking a 62-year-old male victim one time while he was asleep.
The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Three other occupants were inside the residence at the time of the shooting but were not injured.
The investigation remains active, and detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7111. Information may also be provided anonymously to Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIP-3333 or submitting a tip online.