Peoria Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 23, 1903
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 23, 1903
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1903
Detective William Murphy was shot and killed as he and another officer were attempting to arrest a coal thief near Eaton Street and Water Street.
The man was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. On December 11th, 1903, he was executed by hanging at the Peoria County Jail.
Detective Murphy was survived by his parents and two brothers.