Lieutenant Edward T. Murphy, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Lieutenant Edward T. Murphy

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, February 9, 1928

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Edward T. Murphy

Lieutenant Edward T. Murphy and Patrolman Eugene Keegan were shot and killed at 131 East 35th Street during the arrest of an armed assailant while conducting a murder investigation.

The officers went to the apartment of the suspect who had just murdered two employees of a packing plant. Upon arrival, the offender resisted and fired a barrage of bullets. Both Lieutenant Murphy and Patrolman Kegan sustained fatal wounds.

The assailant was shot and killed by other officers.

Lieutenant Murphy was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for over 20 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 20 years, 1 month
Badge 183
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

murder suspect, homicide investigation

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Lt. Murphy,
On today, the 97th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 9, 2025