Wilmington Man Arrested for Shooting

The Smyrna Police Department has charged a 25-year-old male from Wilmington, DE, in connection with the shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the End Zone Bar and Grill on October 10, 2026.

During the investigation, detectives identified the Wilmington male suspect and obtained arrest warrants, along with two additional search warrants for residences in Wilmington, DE, and Newark, DE.

With assistance from the New Castle County Police Department SWAT, detectives took the suspect into custody without incident on October 20, 2026, after executing a search warrant in Newark, DE. At the same time, the Wilmington Police Department SWAT executed a separate search warrant at a residence within their jurisdiction related to the shooting. As a result of these search warrants, detectives located evidence linking the suspect to the shooting at both residences.

The suspect was charged with the crimes listed below, video-arraigned in JP #2, and committed to the Department of Corrections in lieu of $364,000.00 cash bail pending a future court hearing.

 On October 28, 2026, detectives filed additional charges against the suspect, and he was remanded to DOC custody in lieu of an additional $184,000.00 cash bail.  All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

This investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Smyrna Police Department's Special Investigations Unit at 302-653-9217. Tips may also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 800-847-3333 or at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com. You may remain anonymous.

The Smyrna Police Department thanks the New Castle County Police Department, Wilmington Police Department, and the FBI Violent Crime Task Force for their assistance with this investigation.

Due to the recent enactment of Delaware House Bill 59 (HB 59), the Smyrna Police Department will no longer publicly release the names and photographs of arrested individuals, except as specifically permitted by law.

Charges:

Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Felony (2 Counts)

Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition by Person Prohibited (6 Counts)

Receiving a Stolen Firearm

Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (2 Counts)

Reckless Endangering First Degree (7 Counts)

Aggravated Menacing

Criminal Mischief $1,000 but less than $5,000 (3 Counts)