On August 23, 2023, a mass shooting occurred at the Cook's Corner bar in Trabuco Canyon, California, United States.

[1][2] The gunman continued shooting at other patrons, including members of a band playing at the bar, two of whom sustained minor injuries.

While outside, Snowling shot and killed two additional patrons, Glen Sprowl Jr., and John Leehey.

He was shot and killed at his pickup truck by responding Orange County Sheriff deputies.

Since VPD destroyed personnel records after five years, it was not known whether Snowling had any disciplinary actions against him during his tenure with the department.