Trooper John B. McMurray
Kansas Highway Patrol
Kansas
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 9, 1964

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 257

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, December 6, 1964
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Convicted

Trooper McMurray was struck by a drunk driver while investigating another accident on State Highway 18 near Manhattan, Kansas. As he placed a camera in the trunk of his patrol car, which was parked on the shoulder, the drunk driver struck him from behind. He died of his injuries three days later. The was later convicted of driving under the influence and manslaughter.

Trooper McMurray had been with the agency for three years. He was also a United States Air Force veteran. He was survived by his wife and daughter.