Shooting Incidents near Cheswold, DE

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10/27/26
500 block of river road, dover
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10/27/26
100 block of silver lake rd, middletown
victims reported. Source: GVA last-72-hours feed.
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10/16/26
100 block of mitscher road, dover
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that damaged two homes on Mitscher Road Friday evening. Officers responded to the 100 Block of Mitscher Road at approximately 6:39 p.m. for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discov
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10/14/26
200 block of cedar drive, lincoln
Two Unknown Suspects Fired Multiple Shots That Struck An Occupied Home And An Unoccupied Vehicle.
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10/12/26
Juanita drive, magnolia
Two 19-Year-Old Male Victims Were Struck By Gunfire And Taken To An Area Hospital By Private Vehicle For Non-Life-Threatening Injuries.
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10/12/26
00 block of juanita drive, magnolia
Two 19-year-old men struck by gunfire during a THC vape cartridge sale meet; both taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
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10/11/26
1200 block of n dupont hwy, dover
Philadelphia man killed and another injured in shopping center parking lot after DSU homecoming
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10/11/26
Stanton christiana road and ogletown stanton road, newark
Multiple Shots Were Fired At A Vehicle By An Unknown Suspect Following It For Several Miles. The Vehicle Was Struck By Gunfire.
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10/11/26
Stanton christiana road and ogletown stanton road, newark
Delaware State Police say a vehicle was followed for several miles before an unknown suspect fired multiple shots, striking the vehicle. No injuries were reported.
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10/11/26
Stanton christiana rd and ogletown stanton rd, newark
Shots-fired incident: troopers on patrol heard gunshots and found a vehicle that had been followed for several miles struck by gunfire. No injuries reported; suspect unknown.
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10/11/26
Stanton christiana rd and ogletown stanton rd, newark
Gunman followed vehicle for miles before opening fire; car struck multiple times no injuries reported
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10/10/26
1200 block of north dupont highway, dover
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one male deceased and another injured Saturday night in the Dover Commons shopping center parking lot located in the 1200 Block of North DuPont Highway.
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10/10/26
1200 block of n dupont hwy, dover
Shooting/Stabbing. Kent Dispatch reporting PD transported 2 shooting victims, 1 shot in neck w/agonal respirations
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10/10/26
1200 block of n dupont hwy, dover
Double shooting near Delaware State University homecoming leaves one dead; second victim hospitalized
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10/10/26
4000 block of s dupont hwy, dover
Male suspect retrieved a handgun and fired multiple shots at a passing vehicle in a restaurant parking lot; no injuries or property damage; multiple shell casings recovered
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10/10/26
4000 block of south dupont highway, dover
A Male Suspect Fired Multiple Shots At An Unknown Vehicle After It Nearly Struck Him.
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10/6/26
800 block of colorado dr, newark
Shooting/Stabbing. Medic 9 reporting 76y/o female shot in the shoulder. Suspect in custody.
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10/6/26
800 block of colorado drive, new castle county
Newark, DE 19720 — On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 3:42 a.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 800 block of Colorado Drive in the community of Academy Hills for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival
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10/6/26
800 block of colorado drive, newark
A 75-year-old woman was shot in the upper torso inside a home in the Academy Hills neighborhood near Newark; she was hospitalized in stable condition. A 77-year-old man who was at the home was taken into custody. New Castle County Police said this wa
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10/6/26
800 block of colorado dr, newark
75-year-old woman shot in the upper torso at a home in the Academy Hills community; 77-year-old man taken into custody at the scene; victim in stable condition; police say isolated incident with no ongoing threat.
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10/4/26
3800 block of n dupont hwy, new castle
Woman fired multiple handgun shots at victim outside sports bar after altercation; no injuries reported
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10/4/26
3800 block of n dupont hwy, new castle
Woman fired multiple shots at a victim outside a sports bar after accusing victims of stealing her dropped purse; spent shell casings found; no injuries or property damage; suspect arrested on felony firearm charges.
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10/4/26
3800 block of north dupont highway, new castle
A Report Of Firing Multiple Shots.
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10/4/26
3800 block of north dupont highway, new castle
A Wilmington woman fired multiple shots at a victim with a handgun outside a New Castle sports bar; no injuries or property damage reported.
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10/3/26
2300 block of millington rd, millington
Shots Heard. Event #: 283078. Agency: MD0180000 - Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office. Disclaimer: This is from the Queen Anne's County, MD incidents data. Information is subject to change. This address provided is approximate based on incidents dat
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9/30/26
Generals way, dover
A 16-Year-Old Male Was Involved In A Shots Fired Incident And Was Found With A Concealed Untraceable 9Mm Firearm.
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9/26/26
00 block of south governors, dover
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
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9/21/26
100 block of 4th st, woodside, sc
Woman shot inside her home in gang-related shooting; three teens charged; victim expected to survive
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9/18/26
14000 block of s old state rd, ellendale
Shooting/Stabbing. DSP and EMS o/s 30 y/o female shot in the stomach in a cornfield 300 ft from roadway, advised CPR
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9/18/26
South old state road and east robbins road, ellendale
A 39-Year-Old Woman Was Fatally Shot After A Man Fired A Rifle While Hunting.
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9/18/26
South old state road and east robbins road, ellendale
Walter Moorhead, 74, of Salisbury MD shot and killed Santos Maria Chilel Soto, 39, of Georgetown DE while deer hunting. Victim was walking through open field with a man and two children when Moorhead fired his rifle believing he saw a deer. Victim pr
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9/15/26
Kennedyville rd, kennedyville, md
Shooting. Deputies responded in the area., Kennedyville for a reported shooting. Investigation revealed that the suspect fired multiple rounds from a shotgun into an occupied vehicle at close range before leaving the scene. A short time later, Louis
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9/12/26
100 block of parma ave, new castle
Shots fired in Arbor Place Townhouses community; vehicle struck by gunfire, no injuries reported; suspect later charged
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9/12/26
100 block of parma avenue, new castle county
New Castle, Del. 19720 – On Saturday, September 12, 2026, at approximately 6:24 p.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 100 block of Parma Avenue in the Arbor Place Townhouses community for a reported shots-fired
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9/7/26
200 block of s governors blvd, dover
Unknown suspect in vehicle fired shots at residence; 23-year-old man struck by gunfire with non-life-threatening wounds; transported by private vehicle to Bayhealth Kent Campus
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9/7/26
200 block of south governors boulevard, dover
A 23-Year-Old Man Who Was Being Treated For A Non-Life-Threatening Gunshot Wound. An Unknown Suspect In An Unknown Vehicle, Fired Shots At A Residence.
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9/6/26
100 block of gray fox ln, centreville
Shots Heard. Event #: 278363. Agency: MD0180100 - Centreville Police Department. Disclaimer: This is from the Queen Anne's County, MD incidents data. Information is subject to change. This address provided is approximate based on incidents data
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9/5/26
1000 block of north dupont highway, dover
The Dover Police Department is investigating a homicide as a result of a shooting that occurred Friday night in the parking lot of CAVA, located at 1037 North DuPont Highway. At approximately 9:47 p.m. on September 4, 2026, Dover Police received mult
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9/5/26
1000 block of n dupont hwy, dover
18-year-old fatally shot in parking lot of CAVA restaurant; victim found on sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds; no suspect in custody
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9/5/26
900 block of west north street, dover
The Dover Police Department has arrested two Dover men following a shooting that left a 17-year-old male injured Friday afternoon. At approximately 2:20 p.m., officers responded to the area of West North Street and Simon Circle after receiving a repo
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9/5/26
200 block of island creek rd, centreville
Shots Heard. Event #: 278100. Agency: MD0180000 - Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office. Disclaimer: This is from the Queen Anne's County, MD incidents data. Information is subject to change. This address provided is approximate based on incidents dat
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9/4/26
1000 block of n dupont hwy, dover
Shooting/Stabbing. Units o/s subject shot multiple times and is deceased.
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8/26/26
200 block of whiteleysburg road, harrington
A 62-Year-Old Man With A Gunshot Wound, And A 36-Year-Old Man With An Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound. Both Were Pronounced Dead At The Scene.
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8/26/26
200 block of whiteleysburg road, harrington
Murder-suicide; 62-year-old man shot dead; 36-year-old suspect died of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
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8/26/26
200 block of whiteleysburg rd, harrington
Murder-suicide; troopers found 62-year-old man with gunshot wound and 36-year-old man with self-inflicted gunshot wound in a ditch; both pronounced dead at scene
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8/25/26
Marl pit rd and cedar lane rd, middletown
Shots fired incident; troopers located spent shell casings in roadway; no reported injuries or property damage
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8/25/26
Marl pit road and cedar lane road, middletown
Shots fired incident. Spent shell casings found in roadway. No injuries or property damage.
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8/25/26
Marl pit road and cedar lane road, middletown
A Report Of Shots Fired.
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8/20/26
200 block of edge of town drive, chestertown
Multiple Shots Were Fired From A Residence.
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8/18/26
00 block of rose lane, new castle
An 81-Year-Old Female Was Shot In The Lower Body And A Residence And Unoccupied Vehicle Were Struck By Gunfire.