Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch: Thursday, July 5, 1928
Age: 58
Tour of Duty: 28 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 5, 1928
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Special Agent Michael Murphy was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary in progress in South Pekin, Illinois. A train had arrived at the South Pekin Rail Yard with a load of alcohol shortly after midnight.
As Agent Murphy approached the car he interrupted a group of people attempting to break into the car. One or more of the men in the group opened fire on him, striking him several times.
All of the suspects fled the scene and were never identified or apprehended.
Agent Murphy had served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department for 28 years. He was survived by his son, two daughters, and brother and is buried at Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin, Illinois.