Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

State Police Detectives Investigating Shots Fired in Dover

Date Posted: Monday, November 25th, 2024

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Delaware State Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in Dover early this morning.

On November 25, 2024, at approximately 12:15 a.m., troopers responded to John Clark Road in Dover for a report of shots fired. When troopers arrived, they learned that two unknown black males. along with two other unknown males, were arguing in the street before an unknown number of shots were fired. Further investigation revealed that an unoccupied house on the 1500 block of John Clark Road had been hit by gunfire. The unknown suspects fled the scene on foot, and detectives recovered numerous shell casings at the scene. No one was injured, and the incident remains under investigation.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues its investigation and urges anyone who has information about this incident to contact Detective M. Keane at (302) 698-8444. 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.