Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 16, 1927
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 7 months
Badge Number: 2399
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: March 16, 1927
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Snell was struck and killed at 3:05 a.m. by a getaway car that was fleeing from other officers. The incident occurred at the intersection of Grand River and Wabash.
Officer Snell had served with the Detroit Police Department for 7 months; assigned to the Eighth Precinct. He was survived by his parents, brother, and four sisters.