Dover- Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident which took place Tuesday evening.

On December 22, 2020, at approximately 4:49 p.m., troopers responded to Walters Way, Dover for a report of shots fired. The investigation determined three occupants were inside of their residence and heard two gunshots outside of the home. The occupants then observed a projectile lying in the hallway inside of the home. Additionally, Troopers discovered a bullet hole in the corner of the residence. Inside the home during the incident was a 63-year-old male, a 53-year-old female, and a 14-year-old female. No one was injured during the incident.

Further investigation discovered two unknown pedestrians were walking on Willis Branch Drive near the victim’s residence, when a dark colored sedan pulled up next to them and began shooting. The pedestrians and suspect vehicle fled the area. There are no reports of injuries and the identities of pedestrians and occupants of the suspect vehicle are unknown at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Det. Ford with Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-698-8569. 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 .

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 122320 0905

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