Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Jack Doyle was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver at the intersection of Mission Street and Market Street. He was assisting a citizen across the intersection when they were both struck by the oncoming vehicle. The car fled the area after striking them. Patrolman Doyle was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The citizen suffered non-fatal injuries. Patrolman Doyle had previously served as the marshal and police chief of the Daly City Police Department for approximately 15 years years and continued serving as a patrolman after retiring.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, mother, five brothers, and two sisters.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Doyle gave the Daly City Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Daly City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Doyle.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman John T. Doyle is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 53 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Daly City Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John T. Doyle's cause is highlighted.
How John T. Doyle Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John T. Doyle is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John T. Doyle was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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