A series of shootings in the city continued Tuesday with two incidents, including one that injured a 17-year-old male.
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DOVER — A series of shootings in the city continued Tuesday with two incidents, including one that injured a 17-year-old male.
There have been six similar matters in the area since April 26, according to reports from Dover police and the Delaware State Police.
The latest, involving the juvenile victim, came at 2:33 a.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Spruance Road, city police said. The youth was shot in the upper body.
No other injuries were reported, but a vehicle was struck by gunfire.
Also Tuesday, at 1:17 a.m., police responded to a shots-fired complaint that left two homes and a vehicle damaged at South Queen and West Reed streets.
Both residences were occupied at the time, but authorities said there were no injuries.
These investigations are ongoing, and police ask anyone with information to call 302-736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted via Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
Earlier shootings included: