Arrests Made in Dover Shooting

Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Leslie McGuire, a 15-year-old male, and a 16-year-old male, all from Dover, in connection with the shooting that occurred last week on Nathaniel Mitchell Road in Dover.

On April 17, 2025, at approximately 6:14 p.m., troopers responded to the 1500 block of Nathaniel Mitchell Road for a report of a shooting. A 19-year-old man had been shot and self-transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives determined that a Black male exited a maroon Kia Sportage, fired several rounds at the victim, and then fled in the vehicle. A nearby occupied house and two vehicles were also struck by gunfire. Witnesses reported seeing three Black male teenagers wearing ski masks inside the vehicle as it fled the area.

Later that night, at approximately 9:05 p.m., troopers located a maroon Kia Sportage that had been reported stolen from the 100 block of Barratts Chapel Road in Felton. The vehicle, which matched the description from the shooting, was seen traveling north on Walker Road near Bicentennial Boulevard in Dover. When troopers attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle fled.  After traveling through multiple area roads, the Kia stopped in the 400 block of Sorrell Circle in Smyrna, where five occupants fled on foot.

A coordinated search by troopers, DSP Aviation, K-9 units, and allied law enforcement agencies resulted in the apprehension of four teenagers. Three of them were charged that night with receiving stolen property and resisting arrest. A 10-year-old child located at the scene was not charged. The fifth person who fled was later identified as Leslie McGuire. Detectives determined that the teenagers arrested after the pursuit were not involved in the shooting. However, they were charged for their actions that night, including being in a stolen vehicle and fleeing from police.

Through investigative efforts and in collaboration with the Dover Police Department, detectives identified McGuire, along with a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old male, as the suspects responsible for the April 17th shooting. On April 24, 2025, detectives obtained warrants for their arrests, and all three were charged with the offenses listed below.

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• Assault 1st Degree (Felony) Leslie McGuire
• 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

• 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

• 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.

This remains an ongoing investigation. 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.