A sign in front of Towne Point Elementary School in Dover, Delaware, indicates there would be no school Wednesday as the result of a shooting that happened the evening before. (Photo: WBOC)

DOVER, Del.- Towne Point Elementary School in Dover was closed Wednesday as the result of a deadly shooting that happened on the property late Tuesday night.

Dover police said that just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the school on Buckson Drive for a report of shots fired with someone lying on the ground. Upon arrival, officers located the body of 39-year-old Derrick Combs, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

During the preliminary investigation, detectives learned enough information to believe this was not a random act and there is no threat to Towne Point Elementary and have identified a person of interest. That person is not yet in custody, according to police.

There were no students at the school at the time of the incident, police said.

Out of an abundance of caution, the Capital School District has closed Towne Point Elementary on Wednesday, Aug. 29. For questions pertaining to Capital School District, contact Candace McCarthy (Public Relations) at 302-672-1500.

Dr. Dan Shelton, Superintendent of Capital School District, released the following statement that was also sent to parents: “Late , there was a domestic incident on the grounds of Towne Point Elementary School which concluded with a fatal shooting. Teachers and students were gone for the day and were never in any danger or risk. Dover Police Department works very closely with the Capital School District in incidents involving our schools. We have no reason to believe that there is currently any potential threat against any of our students or staff. This is an ongoing investigation by the Dover Police Department."

Shelton continued to say, "As you know, the Capital School District takes student and staff safety very seriously and are saddened by the unfortunate events that may take place in our neighborhoods. We also strive to keep our families informed of events in and around our schools. We anticipate when Towne Point re-opens tomorrow, an additional Dover Police presence.”

Shelton told WBOC that Combs was not a school district employee.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302- 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at http://www.tipsubmit.com.