Summary
A Delaware state trooper, Corporal Matthew "Ty" Snook, was shot and killed while on duty at a DMV office. He was helping a coworker to safety when he was attacked and later died at a hospital. The gunman also died after being shot by another officer.
Key Facts
- Matthew "Ty" Snook was a Delaware state trooper for 10 years.
- Snook was working overtime at a DMV office in New Castle when he was shot.
- He helped an employee to safety before being shot again.
- Snook died in the hospital, and the gunman was also killed.
- Snook is survived by his wife and 1-year-old daughter.
- He graduated from the University of Maryland and was on the wrestling team.
- Delaware's Governor ordered flags at state buildings to fly at half-staff in his honor.
- All DMV offices in Delaware are closed, with construction updates pending for the Wilmington office.
