Patrolman Michael J. Mulverhill
Nashville City Police Department
Tennessee
End of Watch: Saturday, May 9, 1931

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 2 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, May 9, 1931
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life in prison

Patrolman Mulverhill was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a call of a robbery in progress. As Patrolman Mulverhill approached the door, the suspects emerged. One of the suspects was armed with a sawn-off shotgun. He shot Patrolman Mulverhill from point-blank range. Patrolman Mulverhill's partner was shot in the head but survived. He managed to wound one of the suspects, who escaped in a stolen car. All four suspects were later apprehended. One died in the hospital of the wound, the other three were sentenced to death. The death sentences were appealed and the sentences were commuted to life.

Patrolman Mulverhill had been with the agency for 2 months and was survived by his six brothers and two sisters.