Dover Police investigating shooting death of Middletown man

The Dover Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a 36-year-old man, that happened late Sunday night.

According to police, they received reports of shots fired at about 11:15 PM, in the area of South New Street. Officers say when they arrived, they found Sylvester Williams of Middletown, with a gunshot wound to his torso.

Williams was reportedly taken to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Information is still limited at this time. The investigation is on-going. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111. Tips can also be submitted by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

This is the 7th homicide in the City of Dover this year.