Three Injured in Dover Shooting; Police Investigating

DOVER, Del. – The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that left three injured on Wednesday night.

At 11:15 p.m. on Apr. 8, Officers responded to the unit block of South Governors Avenue following multiple reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 57-year-old female with graze wounds to her right arm and chest, a 19-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the lower body, and a 41-year-old male with a graze wound to his right arm. The woman and 19-year-old male were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The 41-year-old male reportedly refused medical treatment.

An initial investigation determined that several individuals were involved in a physical altercation in the area. As the altercation was occurring, a suspect described as wearing all black clothing, red shoes, and a camouflage ski mask fired two rounds toward the group. The suspect then fled westbound, and was last seen running northbound through an alley just west of North Governors Avenue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7145. Tips may also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online here.