Two Arrested in Topaz Circle Shooting After 24 Rounds Fired at Occupied Home 8-4-26
Incident Number: 50-26-20085
Date/Time: Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at 4:52 A.M.
Location: 300 Block of Topaz Circle, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Update: The Dover Police Department has arrested two juvenile suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred in June in the 300 block of Topaz Circle.
On June 13, 2026, at approximately 4:56 a.m., Dover Police officers responded to the 300 block of Topaz Circle for the report of shots fired. The investigation determined that at approximately 4:52 a.m., multiple rounds were fired into an occupied residence. Three individuals were inside the home at the time of the shooting, and no injuries were reported. Investigators documented at least 21 projectile strikes to the residence and recovered 24 shell casings from the area.
Following an extensive investigation conducted by the Dover Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit, detectives identified two male suspects and obtained arrest warrants for them.
On August 1, 2026, Dover Police’s Patrol Division located and arrested Tyion Bailey, 18, of Dover, without incident.
Bailey was taken into custody and charged with:
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- Reckless Endangering First Degree (3 counts)
- Criminal Mischief Over $5,000
Bailey remains in custody at SCI on a $69,000 cash bond.
On August 3, 2026, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for a 16-year-old male from Dover. The juvenile suspect was already in custody at Stevenson House on unrelated charges and was subsequently charged with:
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
- Reckless Endangering First Degree (3 counts)
- Conspiracy Second Degree
- Criminal Mischief Over $5,000
Original Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred early Saturday morning in the 300 Block of Topaz Circle in the Emerald Pointe community.
On June 13, 2026, at approximately 4:56 a.m., Dover Police officers responded to the area for reports of shots fired. The investigation determined that unknown suspect(s) fired multiple rounds at an occupied residence at approximately 4:52 a.m. At the time of the shooting, the home was occupied by a 66-year-old male, a 51-year-old female, and a 20-year-old male. No injuries were reported. Investigators located at least 21 bullet strikes to the exterior of the residence. During a canvas of the area, officers recovered multiple spent shell casings from a nearby property.
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.