Knoxville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch: Sunday, September 21, 1890
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 21, 1890
Weapon Used: Handgun; .44 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 13 years
Patrolman Hoyle was shot and killed while arresting a drunk man. The suspect broke free, produced a pistol, and shot Patrolman Hoyle.
The 21-year-old suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 13 years in prison.
Patrolman Hoyle was survived by his wife.