Information sought on shots fired during Dover attempted robbery

Police in Dover are looking for two suspects, who reportedly fired a gun at someone, after a drug deal went wrong.

Dover Police say around 1:30 PM on Sunday, a 43-year-old man approached two men in the parking lot of the Hamlet Shopping Center, in an attempt to buy marijuana. According to the report, the men were apparently unable to reach an agreement, so the 43-year-old man started to walk away towards Heritage Drive. As he was walking away, one of the suspects caught back up with him, and tried to rob the victim of his money with a handgun.

The two reportedly struggled over the gun, but the victim was able to break free, as he was running away, the suspect apparently fired two shots at the victim. Police say one shot went through the back of the victim’s coat, and came out the front, all without hitting the victim.

Police are describing the suspect as black males in their late teens to early twenties, with the gun wielding described as being 6’00”, with an average build, last seen wearing an orange or red hooded sweatshirt under a dark jacket, with bright blue shoes.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Dover PD at 302-736-7111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Tips can also be sent through the Tip Submit website.