Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and parents.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Snow gave the Milwaukee Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Milwaukee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Snow.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Sydney Carter Snow, Jr. 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 WI, 159 of 317 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50.2% of this state's fallen. That is 4 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Milwaukee Police Department, 42 of 69 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Sydney Carter Snow, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Sydney Carter Snow, Jr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Sydney Carter Snow, Jr. is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Sydney Carter Snow, Jr. was killed by handgun; .25 caliber.
Incident Location
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