Frisco Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Monday, January 29, 1968
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 8 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: January 29, 1968
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Joe Murphy was killed in an automobile accident while responding to assist members of the Celina Police Department. His vehicle collided with a grain truck that was making a U-turn on State Highway 289.
Patrolman Murphy had served with the Frisco Police Department for eight months. He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and seven siblings. One his brothers was WWII hero and author Audie Murphy.