RNC tactical team members take Corey Snook, 48, into custody after the fatal shooting of Terry Griffin on Salter Place in St John’s, July 24, 2025. Keith Gosse/The Telegram Photo by Keith Gosse /Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentThe Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has charged Corey Snook, 48, with first degree murder and other offences in connection with the shooting death of Terry Griffin.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentGriffin, 30, died at a residence on Salter Place in the west end of St. John’s Thursday morning, July 24.Article contentArticle contentSnook was arrested at the scene and held in custody on charges of uttering threats and assaulting two people – including Griffin – with a weapon, that allegedly happened a day before the shooting.Article contentArticle contentMonday morning, police added charges of first-degree murder, careless use of a firearm, discharging a firearm with intent, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, and three counts of breaching a release order.Article content Tactical team members take Corey Snook into custody after the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Terry Griffin on Salter Place in St. John’s Thursday morning, July 24.Keith Gosse/The Telegram Photo by Keith Gosse /Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentSnook appeared in provincial court Monday afternoon, where he was formally charged with the new offences. He’ll make his next appearance Tuesday morning.Article contentAt about the same time, the RNC will hold a media briefing on the investigation progress.Article contentRNC officers responded to a report of a shooting on Salter Place around 10:40 a.m. the day Griffin died, arriving to find him seriously injured with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead inside the residence shortly thereafter.Article contentRNC Cst. James Cadigan said officers quickly determined the event was a targeted one, and they believed the suspect had fled to the area of Gros Morne Place.Police surrounded a home on that street and issued a shelter-in-place advisory for residents of the neighbourhood, later expanding it to include nearby streets.They took Snook into custody just before 12:30 p.m. on a nearby street. Officers also arrested at least three other people, who were released without charge.Article content Terry Griffin, who was fatally shot July 24. – Facebook photoArticle contentPolice continue to look for dash camera, cellphone or CCTV footage from the areas around Salter Place, Columbus Drive and Gros Morne Place between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 24, to get in touch by calling 729-8000. Snook is also scheduled for a provincial court appearance Aug. 14, when he’s set to be sentenced on 36 previous offences, including several charges each of breaking and entering, theft under $5,000, and violating court orders, along with assault, mischief by damaging property, possessing property obtained by crime, and others.Article contentArticle content
St. John’s man charged with first-degree murder for west end shooting
