Happening Now: Shooting Near Dover AFB Sends One To Trauma Center

Dover- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a shots fired incident that occurred in a parking lot near Dover Air Force Base.

At around 2:00 this afternoon, Delaware State Police received an initial call from Dover AFB security who was reporting multiple shots fired in the area.

As Trooper responded to the scene additional callers began reporting that the shooting had occurred near the Best Western on Route 10, just across Route 1 from the base.

Arriving Troopers located found one subject suffering from at least one gunshot. The victim was inside a vehicle at or near the scene according to initial reports.

The victim has been rushed to an area hospital. We are withholding the nature of the victim’s injuries at this time.

Troopers are investigating the incident which took place in the parking lot of the nearby Premier Village Apartments.

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There is heavy police activity in the area and motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes of travel.





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