The Delaware State Police have updated a story First State Update told you about this morning. Officials said they are investigating a shooting that occurred in Dover on Thursday evening, leaving one man injured.
At approximately 6:14 p.m. on April 17, 2025, troopers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1500 block of Nathaniel Mitchell Road. Upon arrival, authorities learned that a 19-year-old man had sustained a gunshot wound and had self-transported to a local hospital for treatment. His injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening according to police.
Initial investigation showed that an unidentified Black male suspect exited a maroon Kia Sportage, fired several rounds at the victim, and then fled the scene in the same vehicle. The gunfire also struck an occupied residence and a vehicle parked on the property.
Later that evening, at approximately 9:05 p.m., troopers observed a maroon Kia Sportage matching the description of the suspect vehicle traveling northbound on Walker Road near Bicentennial Boulevard. The vehicle had been reported stolen. When troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. The pursuit concluded in the 400 block of Sorrell Circle in Smyrna, where five individuals abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.
A search involving troopers, allied agencies, Delaware State Police Aviation, and K-9 units resulted in the apprehension of four juveniles. The fifth suspect remains at large, and the investigation is ongoing.
A 17-year-old male from Bethel was arrested and charged with felony receiving stolen property and resisting arrest. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7 and released to a parent or guardian.
A 15-year-old female from Camden and a 12-year-old female from Dover were each charged with the same offenses and similarly released on their own recognizance.
A 10-year-old male taken into custody was not charged and was released to a guardian.
