DOVER, DE – A 16-year-old was arrested on weapons charges for a shooting that took place Sunday afternoon in Dover. According to a statement today, officers from the Delaware State Police responded to a shooting call on Joshua Clayton Road.
When officers arrived shortly after 2:00 pm, they found a man that had been shot at by a male suspect while walking in the area.
“The victim was not struck by gunfire and was not injured. The ensuing investigation revealed that a 16-year-old male juvenile had fired approximately twelve rounds at the victim before fleeing the area on foot,” police said.
A juvenile suspect was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment and possession of a firearm. The suspect’s name was not released due to being a minor.