In Loving Memory of Shelley Snyder

In Loving Memory of Shelley Snyder

With heavy hearts, the community of Placerville mourns the tragic loss of Shelley Snyder, 56, whose life was abruptly taken in a devastating incident at her home on Big Oak Road on February 17, 2026. Shelley’s passing leaves a profound void for her family, friends, and all who knew her, as loved ones struggle to process the shock and grief of losing someone so dear.

Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a man brandishing a firearm at the residence on the 1400 block of Big Oak Road. Upon arrival, authorities detained 57-year-old Geoffrey Snyder. Inside the home, they found Shelley deceased, believed to have succumbed to a gunshot wound. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and officials have not released a confirmed motive.

Shelley Snyder was a woman who touched the lives of those around her with her presence, warmth, and kindness. While public attention is focused on the events that led to her passing, her life was defined by the love and connections she nurtured over the years. She was a cherished family member and friend, and the impact of her loss is felt deeply by those who shared her life.

The investigation into Shelley’s death remains ongoing. Authorities are actively gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to better understand what occurred. Geoffrey Snyder has been booked into the El Dorado County Jail and is being held without bail on a charge of first-degree murder. As law enforcement works to piece together the events of that day, the community continues to grieve and seek support.

In times of such tragedy, the focus turns to remembering the individual whose life was lost. Shelley Snyder’s memory is one of a life lived among family and friends, a life that brought joy, connection, and shared moments of love. Those who knew her will carry forward the memories of her kindness, her laughter, and her spirit.

Though the circumstances of her passing are heart-wrenching, it is Shelley’s life, not the tragedy of her death, that we honor. Her legacy remains in the hearts of her loved ones, and she will not be forgotten.

May Shelley Snyder rest in peace, and may her family and friends find strength, comfort, and unity in this time of unimaginable loss.