Two Arrested After Gunfire Erupts At Dover Football Game

The Dover Police Department has arrested Kameron Scott, 27, and Tony Benson Jr, 20, both of Dover, following a large fight/shots fired incident Friday evening.

Officials said the investigation began at 8:59 p.m., following the Dover High School football game. Officers were on scene assisting with security at the game when a large fight broke out at the entrance to the football stadium.

While responding to break up the fight, Officers observed Scott fire a handgun into the air. Officers attempted to take Scott into custody, however, he ran to a nearby apartment complex and was taken into custody after a foot chase police said. Benson, who was involved in the fight, also ran toward the apartment complex and was taken into custody after a foot chase. Patrol Officers located a Taurus .38 special handgun in the area where Scott ran from Officers accodring to authorities.

Both were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned

Scott was committed to SCI on $55,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
-Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Riot
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Resisting Arrest

Benson Jr. was released on his own recognizance on the following charges:
-Riot
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Resisting Arrest

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