Sydney C. Snow

On January 30, 1982, Officer Sydney Snow and his partner headed out in plain clothes, working in a tavern car, which checks the licenses of neighborhood bars and businesses. They went to Shirley and Sonny’s Pool Hall at 1658 W. Hopkins Street to order the operator on license violations.

A struggle ensued with the operator, who pulled out a .25 caliber handgun and shot Officer Snow. The officer returned fire, as did his partner, killing the man.

Officer Snow was 29 years old and had served with the Milwaukee Police Department for 6 years. His wife and parents survived him.