Smyrna Police Investigating Shots-Fired Incident

SMYRNA, Del. – The Smyrna Police Department is investigating a shots-fired incident that took place Saturday afternoon.

At approximately 2:49 p.m. on Sept. 20, police responded to the 500 block of Barley Court within the Sunnyside Development for a report of a vehicle collision with shots fired. Officers responded to the scene and discovered several unoccupied vehicles that were damaged from the collision.

A preliminary investigation revealed that two suspects approached an individual in their vehicle and brandished a firearm. One of the suspects proceeded to enter the vehicle, and the victim proceeded to flee by driving. The victim struck four additional unoccupied vehicles before coming to a stop. During the course of this incident, the suspect shot one round inside the victim’s vehicle prior to fleeing themselves.

Police are asking that individuals in the area check their home camera footage for any capture of this event. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Raughley at 302-653-9217. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333.