Officer W. J. Murphy
Mobile Police Department
Alabama
End of Watch: Friday, October 18, 1929

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, October 18, 1929
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Murphy was shot and killed at approximately 0200 hours after stopping a speeding vehicle on Broad Street near Conti Street. The vehicle was later found in Picayune, Mississippi, and turned out to be stolen.