A state trooper killed in a shooting at a Delaware DMV location has been identified as Corporal Grade One Matthew T. “Ty” Snook. Snook, 34, was a 10-year veteran of the department. Shooting At DMV Location Results In De*th Of State Trooper "He is survived by his wife and their one-year-old daughter," the Delaware State Police (DSP) announced in a press release. HERO: Delaware State Police have identified the trooper killed in Tuesday’s shooting at a Wilmington DMV as Matthew T. Snook. https://t.co/u5SmdTaoFO pic.twitter.com/Ou8A7F0oom — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 25, 2025 More from the Delaware State Police: On December 23, 2025, Corporal Grade One Snook was fatally shot while working an overtime assignment at the Karen L. Johnson Division of Motor Vehicles on Hessler Boulevard in Wilmington. Corporal Grade One Snook was hired on March 6, 2015, as a member of the 88th Delaware State Police Recruit Class. Following the successful completion of academy and field training, he was assigned to Troop 6 at Prices Corner. Corporal Grade One Snook served on C-shift throughout his career, where he was known as a dependable, professional, and committed trooper. A native Delawarean, Ty was a graduate of Saint Mark’s High School and the University of Maryland, where he was a member of the wrestling team. He was a respected colleague, a trusted partner, and a beloved member of both the Delaware State Police and the community he served. "Rest in Peace, Corporal Matthew Tyler 'Ty' Snook with the Delaware State Police. End of Watch: December 23, 2025. Corporal Snook served for almost 11 years and is survived by his wife and one-year-old daughter. He was 34. The @FBI sends our prayers and condolences to Corporal Snook’s family, friends, and colleagues left behind. They will have our full support," FBI Director Kash Patel said. Rest in Peace, Corporal Matthew Tyler “Ty” Snook with the Delaware State Police. End of Watch: December 23, 2025. Corporal Snook served for almost 11 years and is survived by his wife and one-year-old daughter. He was 34. The @FBI sends our prayers and condolences to Corporal… pic.twitter.com/Civn5caVys — FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) December 25, 2025 ABC News shared further: The suspected shooter was fatally shot by a responding police officer, according to Delaware State Police. The suspect was identified by police on Friday as 44-year-old Rahman Rose, of Wilmington. The suspect approached Snook a short time after entering the Karen L. Johnson Division of Motor Vehicles in New Castle and allegedly shot him from behind with a handgun, according to Delaware State Police. Snook managed to push a DMV employee out of harm's way and told the individual to run as the suspect allegedly continued firing at him, according to state police. Snook was transported to a local hospital, where he died, according to Delaware State Police spokesperson Cpl. Raushan Rich. "We lost a brother, a son, best friend, a coach, a husband and a father," Col. William Crotty, Superintendent of Delaware State Police, said at a press briefing Tuesday night. "Our trooper loved his community. He served with honor and integrity, and his life was cut short by senseless violence." "His last actions were that of a hero – a hero who saved lives today while sacrificing his own," he added. Snook was described as a dependable, professional and committed trooper by state police.