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Tragedy Strikes SFPD Family: Top Official, Husband, Daughter Dead
12 Oct
Summary
- Former SFPD Deputy Chief Ann Mannix and her family were found deceased.
- The incident is preliminarily being investigated as a double murder-suicide.
- Ann Mannix was a pioneering leader within the San Francisco Police Department.
A profound tragedy has befallen the San Francisco Police Department family with the deaths of former Deputy Chief Ann Mannix, her husband Kevin Mannix, and their daughter. They were discovered Sunday afternoon in their Marin County home after a 911 call reported a shooting. The Marin County Sheriff's Office responded and found the three individuals deceased.
Preliminary findings suggest a double murder-suicide, with Kevin Mannix, a former sergeant, identified as the suspected perpetrator. Authorities confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the community. Ann Mannix was a distinguished figure in law enforcement, notably being the first woman to lead the SFPD's SWAT team and subsequently heading major bureaus within the department.
The San Francisco Police Officers' Association expressed deep sorrow, acknowledging Ann Mannix as a "trailblazer." The organization stated that the loss has left the SFPD "reeling" and emphasized the importance of mental health support for its members during this difficult time.
