(St. John’s, NL) July 28, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a man with first-degree murder in St. John’s.

Corey Snook, 48, of St. John’s is charged with the murder of Terry Griffin on Salter Place. Snook is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court today on the following charges:

• 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 possession is unauthorized
• Three counts of breach of a release order

The RNC Major Crime Unit is continuing to seek any information that may assist the investigation, including video footage (dash camera, cell phone, CCTV) in the area from Salter Place, and Columbus Drive to Gros Morne Place, between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Thursday (July 24).

Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000.

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File # 2025-49434

 

Cst. James Cadigan,  #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658