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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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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
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Irvington Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Richard is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 remembered there.
Richard is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Richard is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1970, 4 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1970, 138 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1970, 142 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Richard was 28. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Richard had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Richard was 28. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Richard had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Richard was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Richard had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 23.9% of these deaths in NJ, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.4%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Irvington Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Irvington Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Richard among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-W
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