Dover Man Shot In The Back Succumbs To His Injuries

 

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The Dover Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday morning, May 13th, 2018, according to  M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer.

Hoffman said at approximately 2:04 a.m., officers responded to the Unit Block of Mitscher Road for reports of multiple gun shots being fired.

Upon arrival, officers located several shell casings, but no victims or witnesses. A short time later, it was learned that there was a victim that arrived at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital with a gun shot wound to the back.

The victim was identified as 20-year-old Jameir Vann-Robinson of Smyrna, Delaware. Jameir Vann-Robinson was pronounced dead as a result of the injury he sustained a short time after his arrival at the hospital.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com

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