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Photo: Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security 

DOVER, DE - The Delaware Capitol Police and the Dover Police Department are investigating an accidental firearm discharge that occurred at the Kent County Courthouse on Tuesday. No injuries were reported. 

The Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security report that it happened on Tuesday at approximately 2:30pm, at the Kent County Courthouse in Dover. According to state officials, there was an accidental discharge of a firearm inside of the courthouse during a "JP Court Constable training." 

DSHS says there were no injuries. 

The Delaware Capitol Police are investigating the incident with assistance from the Dover Police Department. Additionally, DSHS say the Department of Justice was notified of the incident. 

Sam joined the WBOC team in January 2024 as a News Producer. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication. Before working at WBOC, Sam worked for Hens All-Access in the University of Delaware’s Athletics Department. She also interned for the Delmarva Sports Network in 2022. 

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