Although the incident occurred in Wilmington, the entire state of Delaware is in mourning after Corporal Grade One Matthew T. “Tye” Snook died in the line of duty during a shooting at the Karen L. Johnson Division of Motor Vehicles on Hessler Boulevard. Snook was on an overtime assignment at DMV on December 23 when he was shot.
Snook began working as a trooper on March 6, 2015, a member of the 88th Delaware State Police Recruit Class. Following his completion of the academy and field training, he was assigned to Troop 6 at Price’s Corner. He served on C-shift throughout his career and was known as dependable, professional and committed.
Snook graduated from St. Mark’s High School and the University of Maryland. While in college, he was on the wrestling team. He is survived by his wife and one-year-old daughter…