Patrolman Walter P. Boyle, Toledo Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Walter P. Boyle

Toledo Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, December 8, 1961

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Walter P. Boyle

Patrolman Walter 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, and 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.

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Age 29
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

domestic, parolee, warrant service

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Walter P. Boyle of the Toledo Police Department, Ohio and the additional 95 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 8, 2024