Sergeant Maurice Murphy
Indianapolis Police Department
Indiana
End of Watch: Thursday, March 4, 1920

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, March 4, 1920
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Sergeant Maurice Murphy was shot and killed while he and other officers attempted to arrest a wanted hold-up man. The officers received information about the suspect's location. When they approached the shed he was hiding in a gunfight erupted and Sergeant Murphy was fatally wounded. The suspect was shot and killed during the subsequent chase.

Sergeant Murphy had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife and 7-year-old daughter.