Two Injured After Gunfire Erupts Outside Smyrna Bar, More Than 30 Shots Fired

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Smyrna Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured late Saturday night, October 10, 2026, outside the End Zone Bar and Grill in the Gateway North Shopping Center.

Officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 11:40 p.m. According to police, a preliminary investigation determined that several suspects exchanged gunfire during a large gathering in the parking lot.

Two people were struck by gunfire in their lower extremities. Both victims transported themselves to a nearby hospital, where they were listed in stable condition.

Detectives with the Smyrna Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit took over the investigation and recovered more than 30 spent shell casings from the parking lot. Investigators also determined that several vehicles and the commercial building had been struck by gunfire.

Police have not released information about the suspects or announced any arrests.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information, including photographs or video footage, is asked to contact the Smyrna Police Department Special Investigations Unit at 302-653-9217. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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