The Delaware State Police is investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred early Saturday morning in the parking lot of a Dover restaurant.
On October 10, 2026, at approximately 2:40 a.m., troopers responded to the parking lot of a restaurant in the 4000 block of South Dupont Highway in Dover for a report of shots fired. The preliminary investigation revealed a male suspect was walking through the parking lot when an unknown vehicle drove past at a high rate of speed, nearly striking him. The suspect then retrieved a handgun and fired multiple shots at the unknown vehicle before fleeing the area.
No injuries or property damage were reported.
The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit took over the case. Detectives found multiple spent shell casings at the scene.
The suspect was described as a black male with dreadlocks, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt over a black t-shirt, and gray sweatpants.
The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone who witnessed the event or has information relevant to the case to contact Detective I. Hitchens at (302) 698-8503. 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 has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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.