DSP Seeks Suspect in Dover Shots Fired Investigation
DOVER, Del. – The Delaware State Police is looking for a suspect wanted in connection with a shots-fired incident that occurred early Saturday morning in Dover.
On Oct. 10, at approximately 2:40 a.m., troopers responded to the parking lot of a restaurant in the 4000 block of South Dupont Highway in Dover for a report of shots fired. The preliminary investigation revealed a male suspect was walking through the parking lot when an unknown vehicle drove past at a high rate of speed, nearly striking him. The suspect then grabbed a handgun and fired multiple shots at the unknown vehicle before fleeing the area.
No injuries or property damage were reported, but detectives found multiple spent shell casings at the scene. The suspect was described as a Black male with locks, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt over a black t-shirt, and gray sweatpants.
Detectives ask anyone who witnessed the event or has information relevant to the case to contact Detective I. Hitchens at (302) 698-8503. 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.
