Police: Two juveniles injured in shooting, investigation underway

DOVER, Del. – An investigation is underway after two juveniles were injured in a shooting Tuesday night in Dover.

Just before 9 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Barrister Place for a report of shots fired. Officers found several shell casings behind a home in the 400 block. While police were on the scene, a 12-year-old male and 17-year-old male both arrived at Bayhealth Kent General by private vehicle. The 17-year-old was flown to Christiana Hospital with a gunshot wound to the lower torso, while the 12-year-old, who was shot in the hand, remained in Dover for treatment. Both are expected to survive their injuries.

Police say both victims provided multiple and differing accounts of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dover PD at 302-736-7130 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.