Shooting On New Street

Incident Number: 50-24-36489

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 1:57 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of South New Street, Dover, DE

Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: [email protected]

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in two people being injured and property being damaged Tuesday afternoon. The investigation began at 1:57 p.m. when the Dover Police Department received the report of shots fired in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street. Officers responded and located two victims who had sustained gunshot wounds to their hands. Both victims were transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. The ensuing investigation revealed that two vehicles and a home were also shot during this incident.

There are no leads to release at this time.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.