Shooting at 00 BLOCK OF SOUTH GOVERNORS on 09/26/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Shooting
Date: 09/26/2026 12:00 AM
Description: The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon on the Unit Block of South Governors Avenue. At approximately 1:45 p.m., officers responded to the area for a report of shots fired. The investigation determined that two male suspects exited a silver sedan and fired several rounds toward two individuals standing on a porch.
Address: 00 BLOCK OF SOUTH GOVERNORS, Dover, DE
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