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Delaware State Police Announce Funeral Arrangements for Cpl/1 Matthew T. “Ty” Snook


Date Posted: Saturday, December 27th, 2025

Memorial Image with Photograph of Cpl/1 Matthew "Ty" Snook

The Delaware State Police announces funeral arrangements for Corporal Grade One Matthew T. “Ty” Snook, who was murdered in the line of duty on December 23, 2025.

Services honoring the life and sacrifice of Cpl/1 Snook will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the University of Delaware Bob Carpenter Center, located at 631 S. College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19716.

A public visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the conclusion of the visitation, a pass and review will be conducted by all uniformed emergency services personnel in attendance. A memorial service will then immediately follow.

At the conclusion of the service, final honors will be presented outside the Bob Carpenter Center, with all ceremonial events expected to conclude at approximately 3 p.m.

Interment will be private and closed to the public and the media.

*Media Alert: The services will be closed to the media, and a staging area will be established outside the facility.  Details will be provided by the DSP Public Information Office at a later date.

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