Patrolman Walter P. Boyle, Toledo Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Walter P. Boyle

Toledo Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, December 8, 1961

Walter P. Boyle

Patrolman Boyle was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to serve a warrant on for beating his wife. 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 he shot at them they responded with shotgun fire killing him instantly.

Bio

Age 29
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Walter P. Boyle of the Toledo Police Department, Ohio and the additional 81 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

December 8, 2018