Police Investigating Dover-Area Drive-By

Delaware State Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in the community of Rodney Village in Dover.

Officials said on May 3, 2025, at approximately 4:51 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 300 block of Samuel Paynter Drive for a report of shots fired. The preliminary investigation showed that a vehicle pulled up in front of the home and fired multiple gunshots before fleeing the area. No injuries were reported.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is actively investigating the incident.

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