State Police Detectives Arrest Dover Man in Shooting Incident

Date Posted: Friday, October 4th, 2024

Delaware State Police have arrested 25-year-old Cody Toomey of Dover, Delaware following a shooting incident that occurred in Dover that left one man injured.

On October 3, 2024, at approximately 8:37 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on David Hall Road in Dover for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they found a 45-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm. He was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Toomey and the victim were working on a vehicle in the driveway when Toomey placed an unsecured gun on the front steps of the house. A 3-year-old family member found the gun and fired a shot, hitting the victim.

Toomey was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crime listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $6,000 secured bond.

• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony) - 2 counts

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has information regarding this incident to contact Detective T. Ford at 302-698-8569. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police, by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].

Public Safety Reminder: Secure Firearms to Prevent Accidents

The Delaware State Police urges all gun owners to practice safe and responsible firearm storage. Always keep firearms unloaded, locked, and out of reach of children when not in use. This incident is a reminder of the importance of securing firearms to prevent accidents and protect loved ones. Responsible firearm storage saves lives.

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