The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old Dover man and injured several others early Saturday morning.
The investigation began at 12:42 a.m. when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in the 400 block of Barrister Place. Officers responded and located the victim, a 22-year-old Dover man, who had sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body.
Officers rendered aid and he was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Sadly, he later died as a result of his injuries. Four other victims arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus by Ambulance or by privately-owned vehicle with injuries sustained during this incident. The additional victims are as follows:
-58-year-old male of Dover sustained a gunshot wound to his lower body
-26-year-old male of Dover sustained a gunshot wound to his lower body
-21-year-old male of Dover sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body
-24-year-old male of Dover sustained gunshot wound to his lower body
The ensuing investigation revealed that a group of individuals was standing in front of a residence in the 400 block of Barrister Place when multiple suspects began shooting at the group. There are no additional leads to release at this time.
Rescue crews also were dispatched to the unit block of Stevesons Lane at around the same time. It’s Not clear if the two incidents are related.
