Trooper Shawn W. Snow

Trooper Shawn W. Snow | New York State Police, New York
New York State Police, New York
Trooper Shawn W. Snow

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch Sunday, August 3, 2008

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Shawn W. Snow

Trooper Shawn Snow was electrocuted while assisting a driver changing a flat tire on an antique fire truck in Ogdensburg.

As Trooper Snow and the truck's driver worked on the tire, the fire truck's ladder came in contact with overhead power lines. Trooper Snow and the truck driver were both killed instantly.

Trooper Snow was a U.S. Coast Guard and a U.S. Navy veteran. He had served with the New York State Police for 19 years and was assigned to Troop B. He is survived by his wife and children.

Bio

  • Age 47
  • Tour 19 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Electrocuted

disabled motorist

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We continue to remember this great person because of his love and kindness to each and every person he encountered as a New York State Trooper. Trooper Shawn W. Snow was one of a kind, and he will never ever be forgotten. R.I.P.

First Sergeant Thomas M. Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

August 4, 2025

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