Chief of Police Jeremiah Joseph Murphy
Butte Police Department
Montana
End of Watch: Friday, September 20, 1935

Biographical Info
Age: 63
Tour of Duty: 42 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Friday, September 20, 1935
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 30 days

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.