Myron Snyder, 21, was fatally shot on the evening of October 5, 2023, while working as a DoorDash delivery driver in northeast Cedar Rapids. The delivery to the Pointe Apartments led to an altercation during which gunfire erupted and Snyder was killed.

Snyder was remembered as a Washington High School graduate who had been active at the Boys & Girls Club from childhood and later served as a mentor there. Family and community members described him as funny, bright, supportive, and someone who would go out of his way to help others. His mother, Alicia Rogers, reported receiving a final phone call from him during the incident.

An investigation followed and arrests were made; a trial was underway. Snyder’s death left his family and community grieving. If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Myron Snyder, please come forward with what you can share.