Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Monday, November 29, 1915
Add to My HeroesJohn Patrick Murphy
Patrolman John Murphy succumbed to a head injury sustained the previous day when he fell while on patrol and struck his head.
He was initially sent home from the hospital after being diagnosed with a superficial wound but was rushed back to the hospital the next day, where he died. It was determined that Patrolman Murphy suffered a fractured skull as a result of the fall.
Patrolman Murphy had served with the Jersey City Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Sunday, November 28, 1915
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