Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Richard Murray was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic on Springfield Avenue. He was knocked into a fire hydrant and killed instantly. The driver was convicted of charges in connection with Patrolman Murray's death. Patrolman Murray had served with the Irvington Police Department for 2-1/2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Murray gave the Irvington Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Irvington 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 Richard Murray is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NJ, 264 of 646 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40.9% of this state's fallen. That is 13.3 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Irvington Police Department, 4 of 4 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. Richard Murray's cause is highlighted.
How Richard Murray Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Richard Murray is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Richard Murray was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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