Dover elementary school, home damaged by gunfire
DOVER — Fairview Elementary School and a home were damaged by gunfire Friday, Dover Police said.
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Dover elementary school, home damaged by gunfire
By DOVER — Fairview Elementary School and a home were damaged by gunfire Friday, Dover Police said.
Spokesman Master Cpl. Ryan Schmid said investigation began at approximately 7:50 a.m., when police received a call that a home in the 700 block of North West Street had been damaged by gunfire. Officers responded and located evidence consistent with the damage being caused by gunfire, authorities said.
The home was occupied at the time of the shooting however no residents were injured as a result. It was determined that at 1:10 a.m. Dover Police received a call for shots fired near the Hamlett Shopping Center, however no victims or crime scene were located at this time, police said.
Investigation determined that a window at Fairview Elementary School at 700 Walker Road had been damaged by gunfire during this same incident.
No students or staff were present at the school the time of this shooting.
Based on the information revealed through the investigation at this time, the school is not believed to be the intended target of this incident, police said.
Police asked anyone with information to call 302-736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
