Dover, DE - The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Dover last night that left one man injured.
On April 17, 2025, around 6:14 p.m., troopers responded to a shooting on the 1500 block of Nathaniel Mitchell Road in Dover. A 19-year-old man was shot and drove himself to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say a suspect got out of a maroon Kia Sportage, opened fire, then fled. An occupied house and a vehicle on the property were also hit by gunfire.
Around 9:05 p.m., troopers spotted a stolen maroon Kia Sportage linked to the shooting, heading north on Walker Road in Dover. When they tried to stop it, the vehicle fled and eventually stopped on Sorrell Circle in Smyrna. Five suspects ran from the car. Four juveniles were caught and taken into custody. One suspect is still at large. The investigation is ongoing.
A 17-year-old male from Bethel, Delaware, was arrested and taken to Troop 3. He was charged with the following.
- Receiving Stolen Property over $1,500 (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
A 15-year-old female from Camden, Delaware, was arrested and taken to Troop 3. She was charged with the following.
- Receiving Stolen Property over $1,500 (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
A 12-year-old female from Dover, Delaware, was arrested and taken to Troop 3. She was charged with the following.
- Receiving Stolen Property over $1,500 (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
A 10-year-old male was also taken into custody but not charged and released to a parent and/or guardian.
Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective S. Raza by calling 302-698-8521.