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.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho — A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Luke’s Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police department’s public statement did not release the teenager’s name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenager’s parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.