Dover- The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a shots fired incident in which one individual was located deceased.

The incident occurred on February 25, 2020 at approximately 2:00 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the parking lot between the McDonalds and the Best Western off of Pine Cabin Road and E. Lebanon Road, Dover, for a report of shots being fired.  Upon arrival to the area, Troopers located an adult male in the area of the Premier Village Apartments deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

The individual has been turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science where an autopsy will be performed to determine the manner and cause of death. The victim’s identity is being withheld at this time pending the notification of the next of kin.

There is no suspect information at this time and further details will be released as they become available.

The incident continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit.  If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective D. Grassi at 302-365-8441 .  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

Troopers Investigating Shots Fired Incident -Dover

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 022520 1611

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