Dover Police are investigating a Tuesday evening shooting where two people in a vehicle were targeted by unknown gunmen on South New Street. While no injuries occurred, both a car and nearby residence sustained bullet damage during the 7:01 p.m. incident.
Dover Police Department detectives are working to solve a gunfire incident that took place Tuesday evening in the unit block of South New Street.
Officers responded to reports of gunshots at 7:01 p.m. on January 6th, 2026, according to Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, the department’s Public Information Officer. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered that bullets had hit both a car and a residential property.
According to the investigation, two individuals were sitting inside a vehicle when unidentified attackers opened fire on them. Following the gunfire, one of the individuals fled the car on foot and left the area. Fortunately, neither person sustained injuries from the shooting, though the vehicle and a house in the vicinity were damaged by bullets.
The individual who fled the scene has declined to assist police with their investigation, officials said.
At this time, authorities have not released any suspect information or leads in the case.
The investigation remains active, and Dover Police are asking community members with any relevant information to call (302) 736-7130. Those who wish to provide tips can do so anonymously.
Additionally, residents can submit information through Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 800-TIP-3333 or visiting www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com online. Crime Stoppers may offer a monetary reward for tips that result in an arrest.
This is case number 50-26-578. Anyone with information about the South New Street shooting is encouraged to contact Dover Police or Crime Stoppers.
Rain Threat Increases Across the Mid Atlantic Through the Weekend
NOAA Forecast: Pacific Ocean Weather Pattern Likely Shifting From La Niña to El Niño
Your Delmarva Forecast: Friday, January 9th