DSP investigating shots fired in Dover

DOVER, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened Tuesday evening.

We’re told the incident happened just before 5 p.m., in the area of Walters Way in Dover. It was learned that three occupants were inside their residence and heard two gunshots outside the home. They then reportedly saw a projectile lying in the hallway inside of the home. A bullet hole was also found in the corner of the residence.

Further investigation revealed that two unknown pedestrians were walking on Willis Branch Drive near the victim’s residence, when a dark colored sedan pulled up next to them and began shooting. The pedestrians and suspect vehicle then fled the area.

Inside the home at the time of the incident was a 63-year-old man, a 53-year-old female, and a 14-year-old female. No one was injured.

There are no reports of injuries and the identities of the pedestrians and occupants of the suspect vehicle are unknown at this time.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Det. Ford at 302-698-8569 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.