DSP News Release: Two Shot after Dispute of Bike

Location: Autumn Run Apartments, Webbs Lane, Dover, DE

Date of Occurrence:  Monday, September 19, 2011 at 5:10 p.m.

Victims: 

-26 year old Dover, DE female

-27 year old Dover, DE male

Suspect:    

-Black male, 5’08”-5’11” tall, with a thin build and braided hair. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, and dark sneakers.

Resume: 

Dover, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shooting incident in which two people were injured that occurred yesterday afternoon in Dover.

The investigation began at approximately 5:10 p.m. yesterday, September 19, after troopers were told to respond to the Autumn Run Apartments located on Webbs Lane in Dover for the report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, the troopers came into contact with a 27 year old male victim in the parking lot of the complex. The victim was suffering from a gunshot wound to his foot. They also made contact with a female victim who was suffering from a graze wound to her knee. The male victim was transported to the Kent General Hospital where he was treated for his injury. The female victim refused treatment.

Troopers were able to learn that the two victims had been arguing with a male suspect who then produced a handgun and shot them. The suspect then fled the area in an unknown type of vehicle. It was also learned that the argument stemmed from the theft of the male victim’s bicycle that had occurred on an earlier date.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this shooting to contact detectives at Troop 3 at 302-697-4454. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).  Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

Released Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 12:35 p.m.