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Park Policeman Patrick Murray and a park district engineer were struck and killed by a hit and run driver while crossing the street at the intersection of Crawford Avenue and Byron Street.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Park Policeman Murray served with the Irving Park District Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Park Policeman Murray.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Patrick is the only officer of Irving Park District Police Department remembered here.
Patrick is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Patrick is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Patrick is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1931, 20 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1931, 221 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1931, 222 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Patrick was 56. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38.
Patrick was 56. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Patrick was 56. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
March holds 5.2% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Sundays: 15.2%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Irving Park District Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 3.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
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