Man shot during home invasion in Dover
A 31-year-old Dover man was shot during a home invasion early Wednesday in the 100 block of Old Forge Road, Dover Police said.
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Man shot during home invasion in Dover
DOVER — A 31-year-old Dover man was shot during a home invasion early Wednesday in the 100 block of Old Forge Road,, Dover Police said.
Spokesman Master Cpl. Ryan Schmid said the investigation began at 12:44 a.m. when officers were called to a residence for the report of a shooting.
Arriving officers located the victim, who had sustained a gun shot wound in his upper body. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment, police said.
Police said the ensuing investigation revealed that three Black males entered the residence armed with firearms by kicking the back door in and once inside, shot the victim. No other injuries were reported and the suspects were gone when police arrived, Cpl. Schmid said.
The suspects are described as Black males wearing masks, police said. No other description is available at this time.
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.
