Shots Fired at Whatcoat Apartments in Dover

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DOVER, Del. - Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a January 20th shooting at the Whatcoat Apartments in Dover.

The Dover Police Department say officers responded to reports of shots fired around 10:37 p.m. on Jan. 20. Police say there was an argument between several people inside the apartment building when a man fired a handgun, damaging the building. No injuries were reported, according to police.

After a nearly week-long investigation, police say they identified Rakim Overton-Bolden, 20, of Dover, as a suspect in the shooting. Overton-Bolden turned himself in on January 26th, according to investigators. 

Overton-Bolden was taken to Sussex Correctional Institution on $17,000 secured bail on the following charges:

-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

-Reckless Endangering First Degree (2x)

-Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony

-Provide False Statement to Lawn Enforcement with Intent to Delay/Hinder Prosecution

-Criminal Mischief Under $1,000

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