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Ann Mannix remembered as SFPD pioneer
Marin murder-suicide victim Ann Mannix, SFPD's first female SWAT leader, died by husband's hands.
In brief
Marin murder-suicide victim Ann Mannix, SFPD's first female SWAT leader, died by husband's hands. Ann Mannix, a San Francisco Police Department deputy chief who pioneered women's roles, was killed by her estranged husband in a Marin County murder-suicide. Originally reported by Sfchronicle.
Ann Mannix's early life
Ann Mannix worked as a Toys 'R' Us manager before joining the SFPD in 1986.
Ann Mannix's police career
She became the first woman to lead the SFPD SWAT team and rose to deputy chief by 2021.
Marin County murder-suicide
Ann Mannix was killed by her estranged husband, Kevin Mannix, in a Marin County home on Sunday.
Family details
Her daughter Katherine Mannix, 24, was also killed in the incident with her father.
SFPD's preliminary findings
The sheriff's office said Kevin Mannix fatally shot his wife and daughter before taking his own life.
Ann Mannix's legacy
She was a trailblazer for women in policing, known for her approachability and leadership.
Ann Mannix's personal life
She dreamed of becoming a trauma surgeon but embraced police work as a path to the American dream.
SFPD's response
City Supervisor Matt Dorsey pledged to address behavioral health challenges for retired emergency responders.
Ann Mannix's final days
She posted photos of the Blue Angels during Fleet Week before her death.
The headline
Ann Mannix, a San Francisco Police Department deputy chief who pioneered women's roles, was killed by her estranged husband in a Marin County murder-suicide.
