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Sergeant James Patrick Boyle | Toledo Police Department, Ohio Toledo Police Department, Ohio

Sergeant

James Patrick Boyle

Toledo Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Sunday, May 3, 1908

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 39

Tour: 11 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/3/1908

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Apprehended

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Sergeant Boyle was shot and killed as he and another officer questioned three suspicious men they had observed near some railroad boxcars on Erie Street at 0315 hours. As Sergeant Boyle approached them the other officer went around the block to prevent them from fleeing. The suspects walked away and were located in front of a nearby bakery.

As Sergeant Boyle began to question them one of the men produced a revolver and opened fire, striking Sergeant Boyle. Sergeant Boyle returned fire, striking the man in the leg. Sergeant Boyle was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital where he died later that day. The suspects was apprehended a short time later after fleeing the scene.

Sergeant Boyle had served with the agency for 11 years. He was survived by his wife, four children, mother, and three brothers.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and first anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murderedtirs in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

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May 3, 2009

 

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