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DOVER, Del. - The Dover Police Department has arrested a suspect in a shooting incident that occurred in July involving a large crowd and a damaged vehicle.

The investigation began on July 30th around 1:30 a.m. when officers were called to South Bradford Street on reports of shots fired. A large group of people was reportedly found as well as gunshot damage to a car. Police say no witnesses came forward and there were no reports of injuries. 

Investigation into the shooting resulted in police identifying 29-year-old Daquan Watson, of Dover, as a suspect in the shooting. On September 5th, Watson was arrested without incident at his home on Commerce Way. 

Watson has been charged with the following:

-Reckless Endangering First Degree

-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

-Criminal Mischief

He was released after posting $26,000 secured bond.

 

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