Patrolman David J. Murphy
Nassau County Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 9, 1942

Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: 340

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Wednesday, September 9, 1942
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Murphy was accidentally shot himself in the chest while cleaning his service revolver in the Fourth Precinct Station House.

He had been with the agency for 13 years.