DSP Investigates Early Morning Labor Day Shooting in Dover

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that injured one in the early hours of Labor Day.

On Monday, Sept. 7, around 1:20 a.m., police responded to Bayhealth Kent Campus for a 23-year-old man who was being treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. A preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect in an unknown vehicle, fired shots at a residence on the 200 block of South Governor’s Boulevard in Capitol Park. The victim was struck by gunfire and taken to the hospital by private vehicle.

Detectives are asking anyone with relevant information about the case to contact Detective S. O’Leary by calling (302) 698-8527. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police(Opens in a new window.) or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers(Opens in a new window.) at 1-800-847-3333.