DOVER, Del.- Dover police are investigating a Sunday night shooting at a large party that left a 20-year-old Delaware State University student dead and another person injured.
Police said that at approximately 9:39 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the City of Dover’s Schutte Park on Electric Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located Devin Wright, 20, with a gunshot wound to his head. Wright was transported by EMS to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries. The second victim was struck in his shoulder and hand and was also treated at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital.
Police said that during the investigation, it was learned that the victims were attending an unsanctioned party at Schutte Park with mostly students from Delaware State University in attendance. There were approximately 300-500 people present when a shootout occurred between multiple suspects, according to police. Wright was a student at Delaware State University.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7130 or Detective Schmid at 302-736-7128. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.
