Trooper William G. Doyle
New York State Police
New York
End of Watch: Thursday, December 14, 1967

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 1404

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, December 14, 1967
Weapon Used: Rifle; .270 caliber
Suspect Info: One killed; One apprehended

Trooper Doyle was shot and killed while pursuing a stolen car. The car had been stolen from the Griffins Air Force Base by two escaped mental patients. When they stole the vehicle a loaded .270 rifle was inside the vehicle. As Trooper Doyle pursued the stolen car one of the suspects opened fire, shattering the front and back window of the patrol car, killing Trooper Doyle. Trooper Doyle's body was found by his brother, who was also a trooper working in the same district.

One suspect later shot and killed the other suspect because he wanted to hold his wife and children hostage. The second suspect then surrendered.

Trooper Doyle had been with the agency for five years.