Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Haley was shot and killed while investigating suspicious activity behind a bowling alley. His body was found lying on Quarry road with his weapon, hat, and flashlight missing. After shooting Officer Haley, the suspect drove his patrol car into the nearby brush. Two suspects were apprehended several days later. The two were breaking into the bowling alley when Officer Haley surprised them. Both suspects, 18 and 20, were charged with first degree murder. On August 28, 1967, Officer Haley's service revolver was found at the bottom of Silver Lake. It was determined his revolver was the murder weapon. On March 7, 1968, the older of the two was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. On February 9, 1968, the other suspect, who agreed to testify against his companion, was sentenced to 5 years. He was paroled on June 1, 1968.
Survivors
Officer Haley had been with the Rochester Police Department for nine years and is survived by his wife and four children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Haley gave the Rochester Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rochester community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Haley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Floyd Joseph Haley is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MN, 173 of 293 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59% of this state's fallen. That is 4.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Rochester Police Department, 1 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Floyd Joseph Haley's cause is highlighted.
How Floyd Joseph Haley Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Floyd Joseph Haley is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Floyd Joseph Haley was killed by officer's handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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