Police Investigate Shots Fired at Dover Residence

DOVER, Del. – The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon on the Unit Block of South Governors Avenue.

At 1:45 p.m. on Sept. 26, officers responded to the area for a report of shots fired. A preliminary investigation determined that two male suspects exited a silver sedan and fired several rounds toward two individuals standing on a porch. As a result, a residence was struck by gunfire.

A 59-year-old man was sleeping inside near where the bullet struck. Both suspects fled on foot.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111.