Dover – The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Major Crimes Unit is continuing its investigation into a shooting that occurred in the Capitol Park Development in early October in which one suspect has been identified and arrested.

The incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. Wednesday,  October 11, 2017 in the area of the 100 block of Presidents Drive where a 29-year-old male from Dover was shot by an unknown suspect(s) while standing next to a parked vehicle.  The victim, who was shot multiple times, was transported from the scene by EMS to an area hospital where he was admitted in serious condition.

Through investigative measures, a suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Khalil-Mahlik T. Hanzer of Magnolia.  On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, Hanzer was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for unrelated charges. A search warrant was executed at the residence where Hanzer was staying and a handgun was recovered.

On Wednesday, December 20, 2017 Hanzer was charged with Attempted Murder First Degree, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. Hanzer was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2  and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $1,080,000.00 cash bond.

This case continues to remain under investigation by the Major Crimes Unit..

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Detective M. Weinstein at 302-698-8443.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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