Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

State Police Seek Witnesses in Wilmington Bar Shooting

Date Posted: Sunday, June 16th, 2024

Delaware State Police are actively seeking witnesses to a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at Sweet Daddy’s Bar and Grill in Wilmington.

On June 15, 2024, at approximately 12:31 p.m., troopers responded to a late-reported shooting at Sweet Daddy’s Bar and Grill, located at 3806 Governor Printz Boulevard. A preliminary investigation reveals that around 1:30 a.m. that same day, gunfire was exchanged between unidentified individuals in the parking lot, resulting in damage to an unoccupied vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported from the incident.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing its investigation and urges anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has relevant information to contact Sergeant C. Hevelow at (302) 365-8442. 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.