Officer Arthur P. Snyder, Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

Officer Arthur P. Snyder

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch Tuesday, February 12, 1980

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Arthur P. Snyder

Officer Arthur Snyder was shot and killed after he and his partner observed a drug transaction at 14th Street and U Street, NW.

As the officers approached the suspect from different sides the man opened fire, striking Officer Snyder. One of the rounds was stopped by his vest and the second hit his belt. The suspect then fired a third shot, striking him in the head after he had fallen to the ground.

The suspect fled the scene but was located several days later as he was attempting to flea the city. He had called a cab service to pick him up but the driver recognized him and alerted police. Officers swarmed the cab at which point the suspect opened fire on officers. The officers' returned fire and the suspect was killed.

Officer Snyder had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, parents, and sister.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 4 years
Badge 265

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, February 11, 1980
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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I worked with Art and he was detailed to our Vice Unit at the time. I last spoke with him earlier in the day at the Courthouse. Art was a good cop and well liked. What a tragedy.

John w. Hill III, Det., Ret.
MPDC

January 27, 2022