Just In: One Dead, Several Others Wounded By Gunfire In Dover

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead and wounded three others, early Monday morning, according to M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer.

Hoffman said at approximately 1:54 AM, officers responded to the 200 Block of West Reed Street for multiple shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year-old female with a wound to her foot, a 39-year-old male with an injury to his shoulder, a 45-year-old with a leg injury, and a deceased victim.

Hoffman said police are withholding details regarding the deceased victim pending next of kin notifications.

All of the victims sustained gunshot wounds. The surviving victims’ injuries are not life-threatening.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111.

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