Newark, DE – Delaware State Police have released funeral arrangements for Corporal Grade One Matthew T. “Ty” Snook, a state trooper who was killed in the line of duty earlier this week.
According to the Delaware State Police, Cpl. Snook was murdered while performing his duties on Monday, December 23. Funeral services honoring his life and sacrifice will be held Monday, January 5, at the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center, located at 631 S. College Avenue in Newark.
A public visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., allowing community members, fellow officers, and first responders to pay their respects. At the conclusion of the visitation, a formal pass-and-review ceremony will be conducted by uniformed emergency service personnel in attendance. A memorial service will follow immediately afterward.
State police officials said the service will include full ceremonial honors. Final honors will be presented outside the Bob Carpenter Center following the memorial, with all events expected to conclude by approximately 3 p.m.
Interment services will be private and closed to both the public and the media.
Authorities also issued a media alert, stating the service itself will be closed to media coverage. A designated staging area will be established outside the venue, with additional details to be provided later by the Delaware State Police Public Information Office.
Cpl. Snook’s death has prompted an outpouring of support from law enforcement agencies across Delaware and neighboring states, with many expected to attend the service in solidarity.
Residents traveling near the University of Delaware campus on Monday should anticipate increased police presence and potential traffic delays during the morning and early afternoon hours.
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