Toledo Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Friday, December 8, 1961
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 8, 1961
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Boyle was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to serve a warrant on for beating his wife at 619 Elmore Street.
The suspect ran from his home when officers arrived. He turned and shot Patrolman Boyle four times as the officer pursued him.
A short time later, 50 officers cornered the suspect in a garage. When they fired tear gas shells, he shot at them, they responded with shotgun fire killing him instantly.
Patrolman Boyle had served with the Toledo Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and three brothers. The brothers also served with the Toledo Police Department.