Police Officer Sydney Carter Snow, Jr., Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin

Police Officer Sydney Carter Snow, Jr.

Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Saturday, January 30, 1982

Sydney Carter Snow, Jr.

Police Officer Sydney Snow was shot and killed while serving a minor civil warrant and a licensing violation at Shirley and Sony's Pool Hall at 8:40 pm.

When they produced the warrant the suspect stated that they weren't going to take him anywhere and produced a .25 caliber handgun. During the ensuing struggle Officer Snow was shot and killed by the suspect. Officer Snow's partner was able to return fire and kill the suspect.

Officer Snow had been with the agency for six years. He was awarded a posthumous Class "A" Citation, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a member of the Milwaukee Police Department.

He was survived by his wife and parents.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
Offender Shot and killed

warrant service

Most Recent Reflection

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Today I learn about one of our fallen officers, Officer Sydney C. Snow. I want to thank you for your years of serving our community. I have been given the honor to present to my recruit class your heroic actions on that day.

R.O. Camara Hutchinson
MPD

May 28, 2018