Arthur P. Snyder

Death by Force
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Arthur P. Snyder, a 29-year-old officer with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, was tragically killed on February 11, 1980. Officer Snyder and his partner were on patrol near 14th and U Streets, NW, as part of a special anti-drug detail. They observed a drug transaction in the 2000 block of 14th Street and attempted to arrest the suspect. The officers separated to trap the suspect between them. As Officer Snyder approached, the suspect opened fire, striking Snyder in the head ...Read More
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Victim Details

Arthur P. Snyder

Male

White / Caucasian

Washington

DC

1980-02-11

29

Arthur

P. Snyder

Primary Suspect Deceased

01/08/2025

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I've been thinking a lot about Stella, Officer Snyder’s widow, ever since I read about this case. ... ...Read More
07/10/2024
I've been thinking a lot about Officer Arthur P. Snyder's tragic situation and what it really highli... ...Read More
09/05/2023
I came across some information about Officer Arthur P. Snyder's partner during that tragic night. Wh... ...Read More
08/14/2023
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