Lieutenant Edward T. Murphy

Lieutenant Edward T. Murphy | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
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 at killed at 131 E 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 is survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

  • Age 45
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 183

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed

homicide investigation, murder suspect

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No passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always and know that your law enforcement family will never forget.

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