UPDATED: DSP Arrest 3 in Connection with April 17th Shooting in Dover
UPDATED – 04/25/25 – Three teens from Dover have been arrested in connection with a shooting on April 17th on Nathaniel Mitchell Road near Dover that left a 19 year old man with injuries. Delaware State Police identified the suspects last week and Thursday obtained warrants for their arrest. Police have charged 18 year old Leslie McGuire, a 15 year old male and 16 year old male with multiple offenses each.
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Leslie McGuire is charged with the offenses listed:
- Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Reckless Endanger First Degree – four counts (Felony)
- Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Criminal Mischief $5000 or More (Felony)
- Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
- Criminal Mischief $1000 but less than $5000 – two counts
He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $536,000 cash bond.
15-year-old male is charged with the offenses listed:
- Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Reckless Endanger First Degree – four counts (Felony)
- Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Criminal Mischief $5000 or More (Felony)
- Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
- Criminal Mischief $1000 but less than $5000 – two counts
He was arraigned by Kent County Family Court and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $60,000 cash bond.
16-year-old male is charged with the offenses listed:
- Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Reckless Endanger First Degree – four counts (Felony)
- Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Criminal Mischief $5000 or More (Felony)
- Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
- Criminal Mischief $1000 but less than $5000 –two counts
He was arraigned by Kent County Family Court and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $60,000 secured bond.
The investigation into this incident is continuing. Detectives continue to review video surveillance and other incidents that may be connected to these suspects. Additional charges are anticipated, including those related to the pursuit and multiple stolen vehicle reports.
Anyone with information – contact Detective Raza at 302-698-8521 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
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ORIGINAL STORY – 04/18/25 – A 19 year old man was hospitalized for a gun shot wound after a shooting in the area of Nathaniel Mitchell Road in Dover. Delaware State Police learned the man was shot Thursday evening and took himself to an area hospital with a non-life threatening injury.
Police learned that a unknown black man got out of a maroon Kia Sportage, fired an unknown number of shots at the victim, got back in the Kia and left the area. An occupied house and vehicle on the property were also struck by gunfire. Several hours later police spotted the Kia, which was reported stolen, on Walker Road near Bicentennial Boulevard in Dover and attempted to pull it over, but the driver sped away. The pursuit ended on Sorrell Circle in Smyrna where five occupants ran off on foot. Four juveniles were found with help from allied agencies, K-9 and DSP aviation. The fifth suspect remains at large.
A 17 year old male from Bethel, Delaware, was arrested and taken to Troop 3. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on his own recognizance to a parent and/or guardian.
- Receiving Stolen Property over $1,500 (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
A 15 year old female from Camden, Delaware, was arrested and taken to Troop 3. She was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on her own recognizance to a parent and/or guardian.
- Receiving Stolen Property over $1,500 (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
A 12 year old female from Dover, Delaware, was arrested and taken to Troop 3. She was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on her own recognizance to a parent and/or guardian.
- Receiving Stolen Property over $1,500 (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
A 10 year old male was also taken into custody but not charged and released to a parent and/or guardian.
Police are still investigating – anyone with information – contact Detective Raza at 302-698-8521 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.