Roll of Honor
Incident
Trooper William Doyle was shot and killed while pursuing a stolen car. The car had been stolen from the Griffiss 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 windows 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, 29, then surrendered. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison on January 15, 1991. Trooper Doyle had been with the New York State Police for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, brother, and father, who was a retired Trooper.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Doyle gave the New York State Police 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New York. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Doyle.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Trooper William G. 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 NY, 728 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.9% of this state's fallen. That is 33.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At New York State Police, 29 of 171 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 17% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William G. Doyle's cause is highlighted.
How William G. Doyle Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William G. Doyle is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William G. Doyle was killed by rifle.
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