Shooting Incidents near Cumberland County, NJ

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10/27/26
500 block of river road, dover
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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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10/11/26
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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10/10/26
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
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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10/4/26
400 block of sicklerville rd, sicklerville, nj
Two people shot at Wawa; both hospitalized with unknown conditions; no arrests
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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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9/27/26
Route 9 and satt boulevard, middle twp.
POLICE FATALLY SHOOT MAN ARMED WITH KNIFE IN MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY
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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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9/25/26
Route 9 and satt blvd, rio grande
Man fatally shot by police outside Walmart in Middle Township officer-involved shooting
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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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9/5/26
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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9/4/26
1000 block of n dupont hwy, dover
Shooting/Stabbing. Units o/s subject shot multiple times and is deceased.
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8/13/26
Willis road north of north little creek road, dover
The Dover Police Department has arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with the December 24, 2024 shooting that resulted in the death of the victim. The shooting occurred on Christmas Eve on Willis Road, north of North Little Creek Road. The victi
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7/28/26
White oak road and spruance road, dover
A Report Of Shots Fired. An Unknown Juvenile Male Suspect Fired Multiple Rounds In Their Direction From A Nearby Grassy Lot. This Individual Became Uncooperative With Police And Left The Area Without Providing Any Additional Information.
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7/28/26
1200 block of harrison drive, dover
A Report Of Shots Fired. Causing Damage To Fences, Siding, And An Interior Wall Of One Home.
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7/27/26
00 block of river chase drive, dover
A Report Of A Shooting. The Multiple Rounds Were Fired Through A Residence Window, Striking A 62-Year-Old Male Victim One Time While He Was Asleep.
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7/27/26
00 block of river chase drive, dover
62-year-old man shot through residence window while asleep; non-life-threatening injury
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7/27/26
00 block of river chase dr, dover
Shots fired through residence window; 62-year-old man struck once while sleeping
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6/28/26
400 block of kent avenue, dover
The 18-Year-Old Male Victim In The Passenger Seat Of A Vehicle With A Gunshot Wound To The Upper Body.
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6/28/26
400 block of kent ave, dover
18-year-old found in vehicle with gunshot wound, critically injured; over 30 shell casings recovered
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6/17/26
400 block of barrister place, dover
A Report Of Shots Fired, An Unoccupied Vehicle Had Been Struck By Gunfire And An Occupied Home Was Struck 2-3 Times. There Were Six People Inside The Residence At The Time Of The Incident, But No Injuries Occurred.
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5/30/26
Lee street, woodstown
A Female Victim Was Found Deceased With Multiple Gunshot Wounds Inside An Apartment.
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5/30/26
00 block of b lee, woodstown
Shooting/Stabbing. 12-8 o/s W a Shooting Victim That is Obviously Fatal Injuries
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5/15/26
North laurel street, bridgeton
A Report Of A Gunshot Victim,The 18-Year-Old Victim Was Struck Once In The Arm.
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5/15/26
1500 block of nj-47, rio grande
A 25-Year-Old Man Suffering From A Gunshot Wound To The Face.
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5/9/26
500 block of salem quinton rd, quinton twp, nj
Shooting/Stabbing. EMS reporting 2 shooting victims, 1 transported by private veh, 1 other shot in abdomen, chest, leg
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5/4/26
200 block of n dupont hwy, dover
Shooting/Stabbing. Medic 5 @ Delaware State University, reporting 20y/o shot under the shoulder into the neck
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5/3/26
Fremont avenue and south pine street, bridgeton
A Report Of Shots Being Fired.
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4/30/26
1400 block of n dupont highway, dover
An Occupied Hotel Room Had A Shattered Window And Multiple Shots Through The Door. The Room Was Occupied By Three Juveniles, Ages 17, 13, And 12 At The Time Of The Incident. In Addition To The Damage, 12 Shell Casings Were Located At The Scene.
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4/17/26
100 block of willis road, dover
A Report Of Shots Fired.
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4/8/26
00 block of north governors avenue, dover
A 57-Year-Old Female Who Sustained Graze Wounds To Her Right Arm And Chest, A 19-Year-Old Male With A Gunshot Wound To The Lower Body, And A 41-Year-Old Male With A Graze Wound To His Right Arm. The Female And 19-Year-Old Male Were Transported To A N
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3/26/26
200 block of sinnickson st, salem city, nj
Shooting/Stabbing. 4512 o/s W a Male Shooting Victim W a Gsw To the Side Pt Semi Conscious
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3/20/26
200 block of hurffville - cross keys rd, washington twp, nj
Shooting/Stabbing. PD/EMS walk-in GSW pt at the urgent care. 21yo pt GSW to the shoulder
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3/19/26
00 block of south new street, dover
One Victim Sustained Two Gunshot Wounds To The Right Thigh. The Victim Was Transported To Hospital By A Private Citizen For Treatment With Non-Life Threatening Injuries.
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3/16/26
Hemlock drive, lacey township
A Female Was Shot And Killed By Police During An Encounter With A Knife
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3/6/26
00 block of hitching post drive, dover
A Shooting Had Occurred. An Unoccupied Vehicle Had Been Shot. Thankfully, No Injuries Occurred As A Result Of This Incident.
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2/25/26
00 block of village drive, dover
Two Occupied Homes Had Been Shot.