Who was Matthew Tyler Snook? Delaware State trooper killed in Wilmington DMV shooting

Delaware State Police Corporal Matthew Tyler Snook, 34, was killed in a DMV shooting after shielding a worker and being shot twice while on overtime duty.

Updated on: Dec 25, 2025, 01:41:36 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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34-year-old Matthew Tyler Snook was identified as the Delaware State Police trooper killed in the shooting at the Delaware Motor Vehicle (DMV) office in the Wilmington-New Castle area on Tuesday, December 23. Snook was working overtime at the DMV reception desk when the gunman entered and shot Snook.

Matthew Tyler Snook, a Delaware State Trooper was killed in a shooting on Tuesday. (Delaware State Police and X)

Snook, who was a Corporal Grade One trooper with DSP, pushed a DMV worker away from the line of the gunfire and ended up heroically taking two bullets, Raushan Rich, a DSP spokesperson, said Wednesday. He was taken to a hospital, where he passed away within hours of the shooting.

The shooting happened at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. A New Castle County police officer responding to the situation shot and injured the suspect. Both of them were taken to hospital where they passed away, Delaware State Police confirmed.

The shooter, who has not been publicly identified yet, injured three others, including another police officer. All of them are in stable condition, DSP confirmed.

Who Was Matthew Tyler Snook?

Matthew Tyler Snook has been identified as a resident of Hockessin, Delaware. He usually went by Tyler or Ty, his bio on the website of Delaware State Police shows. Snook is survived by his wife and a one-year-old daughter, DSP said.

Also read: Delaware: Shooter at DMV office in Wilmington in custody; situation no longer active

DSP described Snook, a 10-year veteran at the force, as a "respected colleague, a trusted partner and a beloved member of both the Delaware State Police and the community he served.''

"Corporal Grade One Snook was hired on March 6, 2015, as a member of the 88th Delaware State Police Recruit Class," a statement from DSP said. "Following the successful completion of academy and field training, he was assigned to Troop 6 at Prices Corner.

"Corporal Grade One Snook served on C-shift throughout his career, where he was known as a dependable, professional, and committed trooper."

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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