Port Chester Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Sunday, February 17, 1929
Age: 65
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: February 17, 1929
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Charged with homicide
Sergeant Murphy was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking across North Main Street at Wilkins Avenue. The driver of the vehicle was arrested two blocks away and charged with homicide.
Sergeant Murphy had served with the agency for 25 years and was scheduled to retire in two months. He was survived by his wife and two children.