Officials: Man Fired Gun During Domestic-Related Argument

The Dover Police Department is seeking a suspect that fire multiple gunshots in a parking lot on Wednesday afternoon following a domestic-related argument, according to Sergeant Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer.

Hoffman said Eric Sartin, 29, of Smyrna fired two gunshots in the air and two shots at an unoccupied vehicle belonging to the victim of the domestic altercation in the parking lot of 642 S. Queen Street. Sartin then fled in a gray 2009 Honda Accord with Delaware Registration: 11164. No injuries occurred as a result of this incident.

Anyone with Sartin’s whereabouts should call 911 or 302-736-7111.

Sartin is wanted for Criminal Mischief at this time with additional charges pending based on the investigation, said Hoffman.

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