Toledo Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, December 8, 1961
Add to My HeroesWalter 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.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsNEVER 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
