Children Mourn Slain SF Police Leader and Sister at Emotional Funeral
Hundreds gather for the funeral of former Deputy Chief Ann Mannix and her daughter Katie, who were killed in a suspected murder-suicide.
Hundreds of mourners, including city officials and law enforcement officers, gathered at St. Ignatius Church for the funeral of former San Francisco Police Department Deputy Chief Ann Mannix, 65, and her daughter Katie, 24. The two women were killed on October 11 in a suspected murder-suicide at their Marin County home.
The surviving children of Ann Mannix delivered tearful eulogies, remembering their mother as a loving parent and a strong, dedicated professional. Lauren Mannix, the couple's surviving daughter, described her mother as "the strongest, most dedicated person I've ever known" and praised her groundbreaking 34-year career in law enforcement. She remembered her younger sister, Katie, as "spunky, beautiful, smart, kind, and always keeps you on your toes."
Ann Mannix's brother, retired SFPD Commander Rich Corriea, also spoke, calling the event a "controlled act of violence" that robbed them of his sister and niece. The service was attended by San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, Police Chief Derrick Lew, and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.
A solemn police procession accompanied two hearses carrying the bodies of Ann and Katie. A large American flag was displayed from a fire truck ladder as uniformed officers paid their respects.
Authorities believe Ann's estranged husband and Katie's father, retired police sergeant Kevin Mannix, 68, shot and killed them before taking his own life. The motive for the killings remains under investigation.
Ann Mannix was a trailblazer in the San Francisco Police Department, becoming the first woman to join and command the department's SWAT team. She rose through the ranks, leading the Field Operations Bureau and the Special Operations Bureau. Kevin Mannix had served 27 years with the department before retiring in June 2018, expressing excitement about spending more time with family and friends in a farewell letter to colleagues.
The San Francisco Police Officers Association stated that the incident has deeply affected the department, calling the deaths of Ann, Katie, and the circumstances surrounding them a "burden that weighs heavily on every officer, active and retired."