William G. Doyle
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Trooper

William G. Doyle

New York State Police — Albany, NY
Felonious
End of Watch December 14, 1967
Age 27
Tour of Duty 5 yrs
Badge 1404
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Gender Male

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

Type State Police
Location Albany, Albany County, NY
Platform Identity nysp.ny.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch December 14, 1967
Tour of Duty 5 yrs
Age 27
Badge Number 1404
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Rifle

The Sacrifice · Felonious

William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.

34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1967, 105 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

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Who

William was 27. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. William had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

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When

December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.

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How

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.

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His people

New York State Police has at least 120 officers remembered here, William among them.

Across the years

Trooper William G. Doyle

New York State Police · End of Watch December 14, 1967

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-E

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