Funeral of Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew T. 'Ty' Snook: How to watch, traffic impacts
Funeral of Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew T. 'Ty' Snook: Everything we know
From heartfelt speeches to tearjerking moments, many gathered for the funeral service of Delaware State Police Corporal Matthew “Ty" Snook, the trooper killed in the line of duty at a Wilmington DMV last month.
DELAWARE - Funeral services are being held Monday for Delaware State Police Corporal Matthew "Ty" Snook, the trooper killed in the line of duty at a Wilmington DMV last month, with officials urging the public to plan ahead if attending or to watch from afar due to expected traffic disruptions.
Cpl. Snook's funeral
What we know:
Funeral arrangements for Cpl. Snook include a public viewing Monday at the University of Delaware, followed by a pass and review by uniformed emergency services personnel and a memorial service.
The events are centered around the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, where large crowds of law enforcement officers and community members are expected to gather to honor the fallen trooper.
Snook, 34, was killed while working an overtime assignment at a Department of Motor Vehicles location in Wilmington on Dec. 23. Authorities have said he was shot while trying to protect others inside the building.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew T. 'Ty' Snook's casket arrives ahead of funeral
Funeral services are being held Monday for Delaware State Police Corporal Matthew "Ty" Snook, the trooper killed in the line of duty at a Wilmington DMV last month. The fallen trooper's casket arrived ahead of the funeral, and FOX 29 was there for the event.
How to watch
Those who are not attending in person can watch live coverage of the funeral services in this article, the FOX 29 YouTube channel and the FOX LOCAL mobile app.
Viewers can also expect visual coverage of the procession and memorial events as they take place across New Castle County.
Traffic impacts
The Delaware Department of Transportation says temporary road closures and major delays are expected during the funeral procession.
The procession will affect I-95 southbound between the Route 1 interchange and Route 896 interchange. Roads surrounding the Bob Carpenter Center should be avoided between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m.
DelDOT will provide traffic control at intersections and close roads as needed.
The Wilmington DMV incident
The backstory:
Police say Snook was working an overtime shift at the Wilmington DMV when a gunman opened fire on Dec. 23.
According to officials, the suspect, identified as 44-year-old Rahman Rose of Wilmington, walked into the DMV as a customer.
Funeral of Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew T. 'Ty' Snook: How to watch
Funeral services are being held Monday for Delaware State Police Corporal Matthew "Ty" Snook, the trooper killed in the line of duty at a Wilmington DMV last month, with officials urging the public to plan ahead if attending or to watch from afar due to expected traffic disruptions. Funeral services are being held Monday for Delaware State Police Corporal Matthew "Ty" Snook, the trooper killed in the line of duty at a Wilmington DMV last month, with officials urging the public to plan ahead if attending or to watch from afar due to expected traffic disruptions.
Police said Rose walked up to Snook and shot him. Snook then pushed a DMV employee out of the way, before Rose shot him several more times, officials said.
The suspect later exchanged gunfire with responding officers and was killed. Snook and the suspect both died at local hospitals. One additional trooper and one civilian were treated for minor injuries.
Window glass shattered by a bullet was ultimately replaced at the Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State trooper remembered as a hero
Gov. Matthew Meyer of Delaware shared, "Today, right now as I speak to you, there are Delawareans that are alive, who are living, who are breathing, who are loving because Ty lived and because he served."
Born in Bear, Delaware, Snook was a State Champion wrestler at St. Marks High School and went on to compete in Division 1 at the University of Maryland.
He spent his entire career at Troop 6 in Prices Corner, later training new recruits.
"Ty always found the good," said Col. William Crotty, Superintendent of Delaware State Police. "He chose patience, he chose grace, he chose solutions even when he didn’t have to."
He leaves behind a large family, including his wife Lauren and one-year-old daughter Letty.
"To his daughter Letty, who only at the age of 1 will come to know her father through stories, photographs, and the lives Ty touched. Know this, Letty, your daddy was a hero," said Joshua Bushweller, Delaware Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
Delaware State Police described Snook as "a respected colleague, a trusted partner, and a beloved member" of both the department and the community he served.
In an online fundraiser for his family, the Delaware State Troopers Association remembered Snook as "a loving husband, devoted father, and a deeply cherished friend," writing that those who knew him recall "his steady presence, his kindness, and his unwavering commitment to the people he loved."
The association added that, as a trooper, Snook served the people of Delaware "with courage, integrity, and selflessness." Snook was a 10-year veteran of the Delaware State Police and is survived by his wife and young daughter.
The Source: This article is based on information from Delaware State Police, DelDOT, and prior FOX 29 reporting.