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Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley


Detectives Investigating Shots Fired at a Dover Residence


Date Posted: Saturday, August 3rd, 2024

News Release

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Clear Stream Drive in Dover on Thursday night.

On August 1, 2024, at approximately 7:59 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on Clear Stream Drive in Dover for a report of shots fired. The preliminary investigation revealed the home was struck by gunfire. There was one adult in the home at the time of the shooting, and he was not injured.

Suspect(s) are unknown at this time. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective R. Spanier by calling 302-698-8548. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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