Coverage dated December 22, 2025 to December 23, 2025

Delaware state trooper and suspect killed in shooting at a DMV

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The trooper was working an overtime assignment at the reception desk when the gunman walked in, approached the trooper and fired, state police said.

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Fox News
Delaware state trooper killed in DMV shooting incident, gunman also dead with no active threat: officials (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 22, 2025
Fox News's feed description
A Delaware state trooper was killed during a shooting at a DMV building in Wilmington. Authorities say the suspect is dead and there is no ongoing threat.
New York Post
State trooper killed along with suspected gunman at Delaware DMV (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 22, 2025
New York Post's feed description
A Delaware state trooper was killed along with the suspected gunman Tuesday during a shooting at a motor vehicle agency near Wilmington, authorities said.
FOX 35 Orlando
Trooper, suspected shooter killed after active shooting incident at Delaware DMV: officials (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Dec 22, 2025
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Delaware State Police say a reported active shooter incident at a DMV location in Wilmington has been resolved, with one suspect now in custody.
NBC Los Angeles
Delaware state trooper and suspect killed in shooting at a DMV (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Dec 23, 2025
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
The trooper was working an overtime assignment at the reception desk when the gunman walked in, approached the trooper and fired, state police said.
KTVZ Bend
State trooper, suspect dead after active shooter situation at Delaware DMV (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Dec 22, 2025
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Cherise Lynch WILMINGTON (WCAU) -- After an active shooter situation was reported at a DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, officials said a trooper is dead, as well as a suspect. Delaware State Police shared on social media Tuesday afternoon that an incident was unfolding at a DMV on Hessler Boulevard i…
ABC 30 Fresno
Delaware state police trooper killed in active shooter incident at DMV facility; suspect also dead (opens ABC 30 Fresno)
Published Dec 22, 2025
ABC 30 Fresno's feed description
Delaware state police say a trooper was killed in what officials said was an active shooter situation at a DMV facility in New Castle on Tuesday.
CNN
Trooper and suspect killed in a shooting at a Delaware DMV (opens CNN)
Published Dec 22, 2025
CNN's feed description
A Delaware state trooper was killed along with the suspected gunman Tuesday during a shooting at a motor vehicle agency near Wilmington, authorities said.
NBC New York
State trooper killed in a shooting at Delaware DMV hailed as a hero (opens NBC New York)
Published Dec 23, 2025
NBC New York's feed description
Delaware officials lauded the heroic actions of a state trooper who was killed in a shooting at a Department of Motor Vehicles location in Wilmington.
RedState
Delaware State Trooper Killed in Wilmington DMV Shooting (opens RedState)
Published Dec 23, 2025
RedState's feed description
A state trooper was killed in a shooting at a Wilmington DMV office in Delaware.
Blaze Media
Delaware state trooper killed in shooting at DMV facility — one suspect killed, police say | Blaze Media (opens Blaze Media)
Published Dec 23, 2025
Blaze Media's feed description
The active shooter situation was reported at about 2 p.m.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Officials identify Delaware state trooper killed in shooting at DMV office (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Dec 23, 2025
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
The Delaware state trooper killed in a shooting at a New Castle, Del. DMV office has been identified as 34-year-old Matthew T. "Ty" Snook.
6ABC Philadelphia
Delaware state police trooper killed in DMV shooting identified as Cpl. Matthew T. Snook (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)
Published Dec 23, 2025
6ABC Philadelphia's feed description
Delaware State Police have identified the trooper who was killed in a shooting at a DMV facility in New Castle County on Tuesday afternoon.
Seattle Times
Delaware trooper killed at DMV in ‘act of pure evil’ is remembered as dependable, devoted to family (opens Seattle Times)
Published Dec 23, 2025
Seattle Times's feed description
Delaware authorities have identified a state trooper who was shot to death at a DMV on Wednesday.
BNO News
Delaware state trooper killed in shooting at Wilmington DMV; suspect dead (opens BNO News)
Published Dec 23, 2025
BNO News's feed description
One Delaware State Trooper was killed in a shooting at a DMV facility in Wilmington, Delaware, according to officials. Authorities said the shooting suspect was also killed. The incident was reported at about 2:18 p.m.
Breitbart News
Delaware State Trooper Shot and Killed While Protecting Others Inside DMV (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 23, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
A Delaware State Trooper was shot and killed while pushing another person to safety inside a DMV office mid-afternoon Tuesday.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Live updates: Gunman killed after murdering state trooper at Del. DMV: Officials (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Dec 23, 2025
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
An armed customer was shot and killed after he ambushed and murdered a state trooper at the Wilmington DMV in Delaware, police say. Get live updates.
Delaware Public Media
Delaware State Trooper killed in shooting at Wilmington DMV (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Dec 23, 2025
Delaware Public Media's feed description
Delaware State Police say a State Trooper is dead following a shooting at the Department of Motor Vehicles facility on Hessler Boulevard in Wilmington.
Washington Examiner
Gunman kills Delaware state trooper in 'execution style' DMV attack (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 23, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
The 44-year-old male suspect entered the DMV building as a customer and shot the state trooper, who pushed a DMV employee out of the way.
New York Post
Delaware trooper killed at DMV remembered as dependable following tragic death: ‘Act of pure evil’ (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 23, 2025
New York Post's feed description
A Delaware state trooper who was shot to death at a DMV office was described Thursday as dependable and professional on the job and steady and kind at home.

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