Bio & Incident Details
Age: 38
Tour: Not available
Badge # 13
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 10/21/1957
Weapon: Shotgun
Suspect: Died in mental institution
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Patrolman Toivola was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance at a local residence. A man who was arguing with his wife opened fire with a shotgun as Patrolman Toivola entered the home.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. His execution date was suspended indefinitely when mental experts convinced the judge that he was insane. He was sent to the Lima State Mental Hospital and remained there until his death on November 3, 1965.
