Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, October 11, 1924
Add to My HeroesMichael Murtaugh
Patrolman Michael Murtaugh was shot and killed during a robbery investigation.
Officer Murtaugh observed a disturbance in the street. Upon further investigation, he discovered the three offenders had just robbed a dry goods store. While Officer Murtaugh confronted the men, they attempted to escape in an automobile. As the gunmen fled, they began to fire their weapons at Officer Murtaugh, fatally wounding him.
On January 17, 1925, Patrolman Murtaugh's killer was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 2565
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Murtaugh's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 11-2-18 to remember and honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)
November 2, 2018
Recent LODD Deaths
Border Patrol Agent Juan Manuel Urrutia
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, US
EOW: May 28, 2021
Deputy Sheriff Dustin Kyle Speckels
Hays County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: May 30, 2021
Deputy Sheriff William H. Smith
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, AL
EOW: June 6, 2021
Detective Jamie Huntley-Park
San Diego Police Department, CA
EOW: June 4, 2021
Detective Ryan Park
San Diego Police Department, CA
EOW: June 4, 2021
Police Officer Emmanuel Familia
Worcester Police Department, MA
EOW: June 4, 2021
Lieutenant Adam Gustafson
West Fargo Police Department, ND
EOW: May 18, 2021
Police Officer Ginarro New
Phoenix Police Department, AZ
EOW: May 31, 2021
Sergeant Dominic Vaca
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: May 31, 2021