Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 3 years
Badge # 11063
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/8/1926
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Murphy was shot and killed when he attempted to stop a stolen vehicle in Brooklyn.
Patrolman Murphy, on motorcycle patrol, spotted the stolen vehicle in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn and attempted to stop it. As Patrolman Murphy pursued the vehicle, on of the suspect in the vehicle opened fire at him. Patrolman Murphy was struck four times and thrown from his motorcycle. Patrolman Murphy was able to return fire from the ground, but the suspects escaped.
Patrolman Murphy was taken to a hospital where he died from his wounds.
Patrolman Murphy had served with the New York City Police Department for three years and was survived by his wife and three daughters. He was assigned to Motorcycle Squad 2, the present day Highway Patrol 2.
