Shots Fired on South Governors Avenue 9-26-26
Incident Number: 50-26-34253
Date/Time: Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at approximately 1:45 P.M.
Location: Unit Block of South Governors, 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 Saturday afternoon on the Unit Block of South Governors Avenue. At approximately 1:45 p.m., officers responded to the area for a report of shots fired. The investigation determined that two male suspects exited a silver sedan and fired several rounds toward two individuals standing on a porch. As a result of the incident, a residence was struck by gunfire. A 59-year-old Dover man was sleeping inside near where the bullet struck. Both suspects fled on foot. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111.