Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Shooting Incident on Route 1 in Smyrna

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026

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Graphic titled “News Release” featuring a Delaware State Police Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Lightning driving side-by-side on a highway with aviation helicopter in the air. A silhouette map of Delaware appears on the left, the text “BecomeATrooper.com” on the bottom center, and social media icons are shown at the bottom right corner.

The Delaware State Police is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Tuesday morning in Smyrna.

On March 10, 2026, at approximately 5:40 a.m., troopers responded to southbound Route 1 near Exit 119 for the report of a shooting. The preliminary investigation revealed that while traveling southbound on Route 1, an unknown male suspect in a light gray crossover-style SUV fired a firearm, striking the victim’s black BMW twice. The BMW’s driver, a 46-year-old Delaware man, and a passenger were not injured. After the shooting, the suspect vehicle continued southbound on Route 1.

The Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating the incident. Detectives ask anyone who witnessed or has information about this case to contact Detective J. Lucyk at (302) 365-8446. 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 has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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.