Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Murray was struck and killed by car while directing traffic at Dutton and Main Streets following a circus. The 24-year-old suspect fled the scene after striking Patrolman Murray but was later apprehended and charged with hit-and-run and manslaughter. He was convicted of manslaughter, fined $1,498.00, and received a suspended sentence at the request Patrolman Murray's wife.
Survivors
Patrolman Murray had been with the agency for eight years and was survived by his wife and two sons.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Murray gave the Bangor Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bangor community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Murray.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Francis A. Murray is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In ME, 43 of 102 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.2% of this state's fallen. That is 42.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Bangor Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Francis A. Murray's cause is highlighted.
How Francis A. Murray Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Francis A. Murray is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Francis A. Murray was killed by automobile.
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