Dover Reels After Four Shooting Incidents in Two Days Leave Two Dead and One Injured: Victims Identified
DOVER, DE – April 24, 2025 — The city of Dover is grappling with a surge in gun violence following four separate shooting incidents over a two-day span that left two people dead and one person injured. Authorities have now identified the victims, offering some clarity amid the chaos while investigations continue into the unsettling string of events that has deeply shaken the local community.
According to the Dover Police Department and Bay to Bay News, the shootings began on Tuesday, April 22, and continued through early Thursday, April 24, impacting multiple neighborhoods across the city.
Victims Identified in Double Homicide
In what has emerged as the most tragic of the incidents, police discovered two people fatally shot inside a vehicle in the area of Sharon Hill and Cahoon Branch roads around 7:25 a.m. on April 20. Authorities have now confirmed the identities of the deceased as 33-year-old Brittani Hollis and 35-year-old Kamal Paddy, both residents of Dover.
Investigators revealed that Hollis and Paddy were in a domestic relationship and, based on current evidence, they do not believe the public is at risk stemming from this specific incident. The case is being treated as a double homicide, though authorities have not released further details regarding suspects or a potential motive.
“This is a devastating loss of life,” said Captain David Spicer of the Dover Police Department. “We understand the community is on edge, and we are doing everything possible to bring justice to the victims and their families.”
Third Victim Hospitalized After Downtown Shooting
In a separate incident that occurred near South New Street, a 27-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to his lower body. Emergency responders quickly transported him to Bayhealth Kent Campus where he is currently receiving treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Witnesses in the area reported hearing gunfire around the time of the shooting, and investigators recovered shell casings at the scene. Authorities have not yet identified any suspects, and the motive remains under investigation.
Fourth Shooting Adds to Community Fears
The final of the four shootings occurred early Thursday morning near Division Street. Although no one was injured in this incident, several vehicles were struck by bullets, and law enforcement officers recovered evidence of gunfire at the scene. Residents in the area expressed fear and frustration following the incident, which marked the fourth shooting in less than 48 hours.
“This is too much,” said local resident Teresa Fields. “We’ve never seen this kind of violence in such a short amount of time. We need answers, and we need them fast.”
City and Police Respond
Dover Police have ramped up patrols citywide and are collaborating with the Delaware State Police and other agencies to assess whether the shootings are related. So far, investigators have not publicly linked the four incidents, but the close timing and proximity of the events have raised serious concerns.
Mayor Robin Christiansen addressed the media on Thursday morning, acknowledging the community’s growing anxiety and emphasizing that restoring safety is the city’s top priority.
“I want the people of Dover to know that we hear your concerns, and we are acting on them,” Christiansen said. “This violence does not define us, and we are taking aggressive steps to protect our neighborhoods and support the families impacted.”
Local advocacy groups are also mobilizing, with organizations such as Building a Better Dover and Moms Demand Action planning community safety forums, victim support sessions, and a candlelight vigil for the deceased.
Call for Public Assistance
Police are urging anyone with information related to any of the four shootings — including surveillance footage, eyewitness accounts, or other leads — to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130 or to submit anonymous tips through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via their website.
As investigations continue, Dover remains on high alert, its residents united in grief and determined to prevent further violence. The city now faces the difficult task of healing while demanding answers and justice for those whose lives have been forever altered.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new details emerge.