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DOVER, DE - The Delaware State Police are investigating a drive-by-shooting incident that occurred in Kent County on Saturday morning. 

On Saturday, May 3rd, at approximately 4:50am, the Delaware State Police responded to a home on the 300 block of Samuel Paynter Drive in the community of Rodney Village for a report of shots fired. 

DSP says an initial investigation revealed that a vehicle pulled up in front of the home and fired several gunshots before fleeing the location. There were no injuries reported. 

The Delaware State Police continue to investigate this shooting incident. They say there are no known motives for the shooting at this time. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information regarding it is urged to contact DSP at (302) 698-8521.

Sam joined the WBOC team in January 2024 as a News Producer. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication. Before working at WBOC, Sam worked for Hens All-Access in the University of Delaware’s Athletics Department. She also interned for the Delmarva Sports Network in 2022. 

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