Dover’s Shooting Surge Raises Alarms Over Safety

Dover’s Shooting Surge Raises Alarms Over Safety

A recent surge in gun violence has shaken the Dover community, with 13 shooting incidents reported in just three weeks.

Dover Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 23-year-old man injured early Wednesday morning. Authorities say the incident occurred around 3:20 a.m. in the unit block of Stevenson Drive. Officers responded to the scene following reports of gunfire and located the victim, a Dover resident, suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower body. Emergency medical personnel transported the man to Bayhealth Kent Campus, where he is …

Dover Man Injured in Shooting

A 23-year-old Dover man has been injured after a shooting overnight. The investigation began at 3:20 a..m. when Dover Police received information about the shooting which had occurred on Stevenson Drive. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the lower body. According to the investigation,  the 23-year-old man was standing outside in the unit block of Stevenson Drive when someone shot him once and fled. The victim was transported to Bayhealth K…

Shooting On Stevenson Drive

Incident Number:  50-25-16322 Date/Time: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 at 3:20 a.m. Location: Unit Block of Stevenson Drive, Dover, DE Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information OfficerMaster Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: Ryan.schmid@cj.state.de.us Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 23-year-old Dover man injured early Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 3:20 a.m. when Dover Police recei…