Patrolman David J. Murphy

Patrolman David J. Murphy | Nassau County Police Department, New York
Nassau County Police Department, New York
Patrolman David J. Murphy

Nassau County Police Department, New York

End of Watch Wednesday, September 9, 1942

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David J. Murphy

Patrolman David Murphy accidentally shot himself in the chest while cleaning his service revolver in the Fourth Precinct Station House.

He had been with the agency for 13 years.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour 13 years
  • Badge 340

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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Patrolman Murphy,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Suffolk County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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September 9, 2022

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