UPDATED: Two Charged after Shooting Incident in Cordova

UPDATED – 0/23/26 –Ā Two people have been charged in connection with an accidental shooting that occurred in Cordova on January 4th after a preliminary investigation indicated that a 2 year old got a hold of a firearm and discharged a round into a 4 year old sibling – striking them in the leg. The Talbot…

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Dover Police Investigating Shooting on South Governors Avenue

Dover Police were called for a shooting that occurred just before 4am on Monday on South Governors Avenue. Police found evidence of a shooting – and contacted two victims who advised they were shot at by two unknown suspects, but not injured. However while police were on the scene – a 24 year old Dover…

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Dover Police Investigating Shooting on South New Street

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred yesterday (Tuesday) evening. Police say the report of the shooting led them to South New Street where officers found a vehicle and a home that were struck by gunfire. Two victims were sitting in the vehicle when the unknown individuals shot at them. One of the victims…

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Magnolia Man Arrested Following Barricade Situation

A Magnolia man has been arrested following a barricade situation in Dover. Police say 29-year-old Traymere Stevens was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after fleeing into an apartment on Fairway Lakes Drive while officers attempted to arrest him in connection with a shooting that happened in June, 2025. After a roughly two-and-a-half-hour standoff, Stevens surrendered…

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UPDATED: Funeral Services for DSP Cpl/1 Matthew “Ty” Snook

UPDATED 01/02/26 –Ā The Delaware State Police is providing the following information to assist members of the public planning to attend the Celebration of Life for Cpl/1 Matthew T. ā€œTyā€ Snook, which will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the University of Delaware Bob Carpenter Center, located at 631 S. College Avenue, Newark, Delaware.…

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Shooting at Cold Spring Place in Dover; Vehicle Damaged

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon. On November 17th at 12:43 p.m., police received a call regarding the incident and headed to Cold Spring Place Road. Officers found a vehicle had been damaged as a result of the shooting. According to Dover PD, the victim was driving in the area of…

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Shooting in Dover Leaves Four People Injured

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that left four people injured Monday night. Shortly before 8 p.m., Dover Police received a call regarding the shooting on Mifflin Road. Officers responded and found four victims–all young men from Dover–ranging in age from 18 to 23.Ā  Police say victims were at a residence on Mifflin Road when…

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Dover PD Investigating Shooting Sunday Morning on Trafalgar Drive

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that sent a 16 year old victim to the hospital. Police were called to Bayhealth Kent Campus just after 4:30 Sunday morning where they contacted the male victim who had gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body. Police learned that the victim was walking on Trafalgar Drive when…

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UPDATED: 2 Dover Men Convicted in April 2024 Shooting at DSU

UPDATED – 09/30/25 – Two Dover men have pleaded guilty in the shooting death of Camay DeSilva at Delaware State University in April of 2024. Officials in the Delaware Attorney General’s office say on Monday, September 22, 19 year old Damien Hinson pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder, weapons offenses and 1st degree conspiracy. He…

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UPDATED: Milford Police Arrest Suspect in Thursday Night Homicide

UPDATED – 07/12/25 –Ā Milford Police have arrested a Milford man in connection with a homicide at a residence on Wickersham Lane in the Windward Grove Development south of Milford Thursday night. With help from the US Marshal’s Task Force and Delaware State Police, 42 year old Joseph Greene was arrested in Bear just before 7pm…

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Dover PD Investigating Early Sunday Morning Shooting

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that left a 42 year old Magnolia woman injured Sunday morning. Police were on patrol in the downtown area as bars let out when they heard several shots fired. In the area of Minor Street Alley police found the victim who suffered multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to…

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DSP Investigating a Shooting that left a Woman Injured

Delaware State Police were called for a reported shooting on Clayton Avenue in Smyrna early Saturday morning. A 34 year old woman inside the home was struck by gunfire and taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police say the incident occurred around 4:30 Saturday morning – and ask anyone with any information…

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UPDATE: MSP Arrest Suspect in Fatal Shooting in Crisfield

UPDATED – 06/27/25 –Ā A Crisfield man was arrested Friday morning in connection to the murder of 20 year old Evan Neal of Crisfield in Somerset County in April. Delaware State Police arrested 28 year old Tyren Lee Ivey of Crisfield in Seaford – he was transported to the Somerset County Detention Center. Ivey is charged…

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UPDATED: DSP Arrest 3 in Connection with April 17th Shooting in Dover

UPDATED – 04/25/25 –Ā Three teens from Dover have been arrested in connection with a shooting on April 17th on Nathaniel Mitchell Road near Dover that left a 19 year old man with injuries. Delaware State Police identified the suspects last week and Thursday obtained warrants for their arrest. Police have charged 18 year old Leslie…

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UPDATED: DSP Make Additional Arrests in Seaford Homicide

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Ā  UPDATED – 04/15/25 – Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting on March 12th at Nutter Park in Seaford which left 23 year old Schweitzer Dessin with critical gunshot wounds – he later died at a nearby hospital from his injuries. Three other victims were injured in the incident. Delaware…

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DSP Looking for Maryland Man Wanted in Hartly Shooting Incident

Your help is needed to locate the suspect involved in a shooting Monday night in Hartly. Delaware State Police are looking for 40 year old Myreon Lindsey of Stevensville, Maryland after he got into a verbal and physical dispute with the 35 year old victim before shooting the man. Police say the victim was visiting…

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DSP Investigating a Shooting in the Lincoln Area Sunday Night

A shooting Sunday night in Lincoln is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called to the area of Cubbage and Cedar Drives around 9:30 for a shooting and found a 24 year old man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police ask anyone with…

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