16-Year-Old Injured Following Early Morning Shooting in Dover

DOVER, Del. – The Dover Police Department (DPD) is investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old injured on Sunday morning.

At approximately 4:41 a.m. on Oct. 19, police responded to the Bayhealth Kent Campus for a report of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim, a 16-year-old male who had sustained gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body.

A preliminary investigation revealed the victim was walking on Trafalgar Drive when he was shot by an unknown suspect. Police have no other leads at this time. 

An investigation into this shooting is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the DPD at (302) 736-7130. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.