Two Reportedly Found Dead Easter Sunday In Dover

DOVER, Del. — Just after 7:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday, emergency crews were called to the intersection of Sharon Hill Road and Cahoon Branch Road in Dover for reports of gunshot victims. When responders arrived, they found a male and a female dead at the scene according to initial reports.

The location, described as a crime scene, is located just outside the Dover city limits and near the New Hope Church. Delaware State Police have not released any details about what led to the deaths or the identities of the victims.

Officials are expected to release more information as it becomes available.

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