Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Boyle served with the Toledo Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Toledo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Boyle.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Walter P. Boyle 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 OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Toledo Police Dept., 25 of 32 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 78.1% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Walter P. Boyle's cause is highlighted.
How Walter P. Boyle Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Walter P. Boyle is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Walter P. Boyle was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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