Road rage incident turned shooting in Smyrna

SMYRNA, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage incident where a driver fired a gun in Smyrna on Saturday evening.

At around 11:50 p.m., troopers responded to a call in the area of South Dupont Boulevard and Twin Willows Road for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, troopers learned that a woman from Camden had been the victim of the road rage incident. The investigation revealed that the victim had been driving northbound on South Dupont Boulevard when a red SUV passed her on the shoulder. The SUV began slowing down and stopping in front of the victim on the roadway. The victim then began passing the SUV and as she drove by her vehicle was shot. The SUV fled the scene.

The victim was not injured in the incident, and at this time there is no make, model, or operator description available for the SUV that fled the scene.

The investigation is ongoing and if you know anything, police ask that you call 302-698-8504 with more information. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.