30+ Casings Recovered After Shooting in Dover Critically Injures One

DOVER, Del. – The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that critically injured an 18-year-old in the early hours of Sunday morning.

At 12:13 a.m. on Jun. 28, officers responded to a rear alley in the 400 block of Kent Avenue for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the 18-year-old male victim in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a gunshot wound to his upper body. Officers immediately rendered aid to the victim until emergency medical personnel arrived.

The victim was transported by EMS to a nearby hospital where authorities say he is in critical condition. Investigators at the scene located more than 30 shell casings from the incident.

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