Dover Police Identify Teen Killed in Dover CAVA Shooting, Seek Witnesses

Dover police have identified an 18-year-old Dover man as the victim of a fatal shooting outside a CAVA restaurant, and investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward. Police say Foster Trader was found on the sidewalk outside the restaurant with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead a short time later. No arrests have been announced, and no suspect or suspect-vehicle description has been released.

Police Identify Victim as Foster Trader

According to the Dover Police Department, officers received multiple reports of gunfire in the area of CAVA, located at 1037 North DuPont Highway, at approximately 9:47 p.m. Friday night, according to police and an earlier report from First State Update. Responding officers found Trader on the sidewalk outside the restaurant suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Officers provided emergency assistance at the scene, and Trader was pronounced dead at approximately 10:04 p.m., police said.

Investigation Remains Open

Investigators recovered spent shell casings from the scene, according to police. As of the department’s September 5, 2026, release, no arrests had been announced, and no description of a suspect or a suspect vehicle had been released. Police have not publicly stated what led to the shooting, and no motive has been released.

Dover Police Ask Witnesses to Come Forward

Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting, or who has relevant surveillance footage or other information, to contact Detective Goad at 302-736-7143. Tips can also be submitted online directly to Dover police, or anonymously to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

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