The Delaware State Police initial investigation has identified Rahman Rose, 44, as the man who entered the DMV on Tuesday and shot Corporal Grade One Matthew “Ty” Snook, 34.
On Dec. 23, at about 2 p.m., troopers and law enforcement responded to the Wilmington DMV on Hessler Boulevard in New Castle, for an active shooter report.
Corporal Grade One Matthew Snook, was stationed at the reception desk working an overtime assignment, when authorities say Rose approached Cpl/1 Snook from behind and shot him with a handgun.
After being shot, Delaware State Police say Cpl/1 Snook pushed a DMV employee out of the way and told them to run as Rose continued firing at Cpl/1 Snook.
Rose allowed customers to leave the building and remained inside for law enforcement. As officers arrived, Rose fired multiple rounds at them as they approached the building.
VIDEO: Witness recounts shooting inside DMV
A New Castle County police officer saw Rose and shot him through a window from outside the DMV.
Cpl/1 Snook was taken to a hospital where he died. Delaware State Police released this statement:
“A native Delawarean, ‘Ty’ Snook 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. He is survived by his wife and their one-year-old daughter.”
A second trooper had non-life threatening injuries and did not have to go to a hospital. A 40-year-old woman was taken to the hospital for minor, non-gunshot related injuries.
A 35-year-old woman was evaluated for shortness of breath and declined transport to the hospital.
Rose was taken to a hospital where he died.
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact Detective D. Grassi at (302) 365-8441or daniel.grassi@delaware.gov. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
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