One Injured After Shots Fired at Dover Residence

DOVER, Del. – The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured one in the early hours of Monday morning.

On Monday, Jul. 27, at 2:07 a.m., officers responded to the unit block of River Chase Drive for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation revealed that multiple rounds were fired through a residence window, striking a 62-year-old male victim once while he was asleep. He was subsequently transported to an area hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Three other occupants were inside the residence at the time of the shooting, but were not injured.

Detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (302) 736-7111. Information may also be provided anonymously to Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-TIP-3333 or submitting a tip online.