Chief of Police Jeremiah Joseph Murphy

Chief of Police Jeremiah Joseph Murphy | Butte Police Department, Montana
Butte Police Department, Montana
Chief of Police Jeremiah Joseph Murphy

Butte Police Department, Montana

End of Watch Friday, September 20, 1935

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Jeremiah Joseph Murphy

Chief Murphy was killed in a struggle with a man he was attempting to arrest.

Chief Murphy was attempting to subdue a man with a gun at the Montana Power Company when he struck his head on the marble floor. Chief Murphy died as a result of his injuries.

The suspect was only convicted of carrying a concealed weapon and sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Chief Murphy had served with the Butte Police Department for 42 years and was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 63
  • Tour 42 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Weapon Person
  • Offender Sentenced to 30 days
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I'm getting confused....my grandmother Eleanor Murphy Schmitz had a brother Chicago PD detective Jerry E. Murphy who was killed line of duty (https://www.chicagocop.com/fallen-officers/line-of-duty-deaths/pg/20/). I believe he was her brother and was shot a few city blocks away and within minutes there were 10 officers at her house to tell her. Also, Jere "the wise" Murphy was her relative and he gave her his old detective shield when he made Chief. He came from Montana to be my Dad's confirmation sponsor....I remember hearing that. But Jere must have been an uncle to her because I'm sure she would not have two brothers with similar/same name... Jerry and Jeremiah. I saw my brother Fred's post and that's what confused me...I think Jere was her uncle not her brother.

Susan Schmitz Liput
not sure

March 16, 2019

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