MANHATTAN — Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of 22-year-old Matthew Snyder at a residence in the 3300 Block of Claflin Avenue in Manhattan.
Just after 1p.m. Wednesday, authorities responded to a medical call at that location, according to Hali Rowland with the Riley County Police Department. “We are currently investigating a suicide at that address,” according to Rowland.
Matthew Snyder is the son of K-State assistant coach Sean Snyder and the grandson of head coach Bill Snyder.
I am heartbroken for my Coach and deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sean’s son. Please provide your thoughts and prayers for the Snyder family.
— Matthew D. McCrane (@mmccrane16) January 18, 2018
I am deeply deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sean Snyder’s son Matthew. My heart breaks for Sean and his family. Please keep them in your thoughts. #EMAW #family
— Ben Leber (@nacholeber) January 18, 2018
Just after 9a.m. Thursday Police confirmed Matthew Snyder’s death. Current and former Wildcat players expressed sympathy surrounding the death Thursday on social media.
The University has not issued a statement on the death.