State Police Investigating Shooting in Dover

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning in Dover.

On September 7, 2026, at approximately 1:20 a.m., police responded to Bayhealth Kent Campus for a 23-year-old man who was being treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect in an unknown vehicle, fired shots at a residence on the 200 block of South Governor’s Boulevard in Capitol Park. The victim was struck by gunfire and taken to the hospital by private vehicle.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with relevant information about the case to contact Detective S. O’Leary by calling (302) 698-8527. 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 you 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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