Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Detectives Investigating Shooting in Smyrna

Date Posted: Saturday, May 10th, 2025

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Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Smyrna early this morning that left one woman injured.

On May 10, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., troopers responded to the 800 block of Clayton Avenue in Smyrna for a reported shooting. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots that hit an occupied house. A 34-year-old woman inside was hit by gunfire and taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident remains under investigation.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective R. Spanier by calling 302-698-8548. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.