Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Blake Snyder was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance on the 10700 block of Arno Drive in Green Park, Missouri, shortly after 5:00 am.
He and another officer had arrived at the scene and were met with gunfire immediately as they exited their patrol cars. Officer Snyder was shot at point-blank range and killed instantly. The second officer was able to return fire and wounded the subject.
The man who murdered Officer Snyder was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with no parole.
Officer Snyder had served with the St. Louis County Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old son.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Snyder gave the St. Louis County Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Clayton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Snyder.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Blake Curtis Snyder is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 9.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At St. Louis County Police Department, 6 of 11 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 54.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Blake Curtis Snyder's cause is highlighted.
How Blake Curtis Snyder Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Blake Curtis Snyder is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Blake Curtis Snyder was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
10 officers from St. Louis County Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
