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San Francisco police leader and daughter remembered at funeral
Former San Francisco deputy police chief Ann Mannix and her daughter Katie were remembered at a funeral on Friday at St. Ignatius Church.
The two women were found dead on October 11 at the family’s home in Mill Valley, in Marin County.
Authorities believe Ann’s estranged husband, retired police sergeant Kevin Mannix, shot his wife and daughter before turning the gun on himself.
Ann was 65 and had served in law enforcement for 34 years; Katie was 24.
Ann’s surviving children spoke publicly about their loss, with Lauren describing her mother as loving and dedicated and her sister as smart and kind.
The killings have deeply affected San Francisco’s police community, where Ann and Kevin had both worked; hundreds of mourners, including city officials and police officers, attended the service.
Former San Francisco Police Department Deputy Chief Ann Mannix and her 24-year-old daughter Katie were remembered at a funeral on Friday.
Hundreds of mourners gathered at St. Ignatius Church in San Francisco.
The two surviving children paid tribute to their mother and sister in eulogies.
Authorities believe retired police sergeant Kevin Mannix killed his wife and daughter before killing himself on October 11.
Kevin Mannix was not mentioned by name during the funeral service, according to The San Francisco Standard.
- Who
- Former deputy police chief Ann Mannix and her daughter Katie were remembered by family, colleagues and other mourners.
- What
- A funeral was held for the mother and daughter, who were killed on October 11.
- When
- Friday, nearly two weeks after their deaths.
- Where
- St. Ignatius Church in San Francisco.
- Why
- They were being honored after their deaths in a shooting authorities believe was carried out by Ann’s estranged husband, Kevin Mannix.
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Ann Mannix and Katie were found dead alongside Kevin Mannix at the family’s Marin County home.
Hundreds gathered at St. Ignatius Church for the funeral of Ann and Katie.
- Ann Mannix
- 65-year-old former San Francisco Police Department deputy chief
- Katie Mannix
- 24-year-old daughter of Ann and Kevin
- Kevin Mannix
- Retired San Francisco police sergeant, aged 68
- Funeral venue
- St. Ignatius Church, San Francisco
- Date of deaths
- October 11
What people are saying
My mom was the best mother I could have ever asked for,
She was the strongest, most dedicated person I've ever known, and that strength and dedication was shown in her career as a police officer,
We shouldn't be here.