Crime
Delaware State Trooper Matthew Tyler Snook Killed in Wilmington DMV Shooting
On the afternoon of Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the Delaware State Police (DSP) suffered the tragic loss of Corporal Matthew “Ty” Snook. Corporal Snook was killed in an unprovoked ambush while working an overtime assignment at the Wilmington Division of Motor Vehicles on Hessler Boulevard.
Despite sustaining fatal injuries, Corporal Snook is credited with saving lives through his final heroic actions. The assailant was subsequently neutralized by responding law enforcement.
The incident began at approximately 2:00 p.m. at the Karen L. Johnson DMV facility. According to Delaware State Police Col. William Crotty and Cpl. Raushan Rich, a 44-year-old male, identified as Rahman Rose, entered the facility as a customer.
Without warning, the suspect approached the reception desk where Cpl. Snook was stationed and opened fire.
Investigative reports confirm that after being struck by the initial gunfire, Cpl. Snook prioritized the safety of others, physically pushing a DMV employee out of the line of fire before the gunman fired a second, fatal shot.
Multiple agencies responded to the active shooter call.
A New Castle County Police officer arrived on the scene, confronted the suspect, and fatally shot him.
Both Cpl. Snook and the suspect were transported to area hospitals, where they were pronounced deceased.
- Killed: Corporal Matthew “Ty” Snook (Delaware State Police)
- Deceased: Rahman Rose (Suspect)
- Injured: * One Delaware State Trooper (minor non-gunshot injury)
- A 40-year-old female civilian (minor non-gunshot injury)
- A 35-year-old female civilian (evaluated for shortness of breath; declined transport)
Cpl. Snook was a 10-year veteran of the Delaware State Police, joining the agency in March 2015 as a member of the 88th recruit class. He had recently achieved the rank of Corporal Grade One.
A Delaware native, Cpl. Snook was an alumnus of Saint Mark’s High School and the University of Maryland, where he competed as a collegiate wrestler.
He was highly regarded by his peers as a man of integrity and a dedicated public servant. He is survived by his wife and their one-year-old daughter.
State leaders expressed profound grief and condemned the “senseless violence” that occurred just days before Christmas.
- Governor Matt Meyer: “His last actions were that of a hero… a hero who saved lives today while sacrificing his own. What happened today was an act of pure evil.”
- DSP Colonel William Crotty: “Our trooper loved his community. He served with honor and integrity, and his life was cut short by senseless violence.”
- Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings: Announced that all four Delaware DMV locations would remain closed on December 24 to allow staff to mourn and process the tragedy.
The Delaware State Troopers Association has established a “Help a Hero” fundraiser to support Cpl. Snook’s family.
As of Wednesday afternoon, the community has contributed over $32,000 to the fund.
This incident marks the 21st line-of-duty death for the Delaware State Police and the 50th law enforcement fatality in the state’s history.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.