By Craig Anderson

DOVER — A 26-year-old man was shot once in the leg early Wednesday as a recent surge of gun violence continued in the capital city.

The man suffered a non-life-threatening wound after being shot in the 400 block of River Road, Dover police spokesman Sgt. Mark Hoffman said. He was transported to Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Dover, for treatment. The man was uncooperative with investigators, police said when announcing the incident later Wednesday morning.

Officers were called to the area for a shots-fired report at 12:07 a.m. A residence and vehicle were also struck by gunfire, police said.

The investigation is ongoing, and police asked anyone with information to call 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or here; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

Other recent shootings in Dover, as reported by police, have included:

• On Monday, a 25-year-old man was seriously injured by multiple gunshot wounds in the area of Garfield and Frear drives. The incident was reported at 10:18 p.m.
• The front of a home in the 400 block of New Castle Avenue was struck by a single round Monday. No injuries were reported in that incident, reported at 8:09 p.m.
• A residence in the 700 block of Slaughter Street was struck by gunfire Sunday. The same home was also damaged in a shooting Thursday. No injuries were reported.
• A 23-year-old man was shot at the Capital Inn at 1426 N. Dupont Highway early Sunday. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Subsequently, police arrested a 31-year-old Dover man in connection with the incident, charging him with first-degree assault, among other offenses.
• On June 16, a 26-year-old man was severely injured in a shooting at Dover Country Club apartments on Fairway Lakes Drive. A 24-year-old Dover man was arrested and charged with first-degree attempted murder, along with other offenses, in that case.
• On June 9, a 37-year-old man was shot multiple times in the torso and later died from his injuries. The incident, which occurred in the area of West North Street and Simon Circle, led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Felton woman on a first-degree murder charge.