Dover, DE – Thousands of law enforcement officers from across the nation gathered in Delaware this week to pay their final respects to Delaware State Police Corporal Matthew “Ty” Snook, who was killed in the line of duty late last month in Wilmington.
According to the Delaware State Police, Corporal Snook was fatally injured during an incident at a Wilmington DMV. He served with the department with distinction, earning deep respect from colleagues and the communities he protected.
Family, friends, and fellow officers filled the venue to honor Snook’s service and sacrifice. The ceremony included a solemn casket procession and a multi-agency salute. Departments from across the country—some traveling hundreds or even thousands of miles—joined Delaware law enforcement to stand in solidarity with Snook’s loved ones.
Local agencies, including the Palos Park Police Department in Illinois, shared messages of condolence and support, emphasizing the unity of law enforcement families nationwide.
Corporal Snook’s passing marks a profound loss for the Delaware State Police and the broader law enforcement community.
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