U.S. Army · United States 
Edward Murphy
1928
Edward T. Murphy served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Lieutenant Edward T. Murphy and Patrolman Eugene Keegan were shot and killed at 131 East 35th Street during the arrest of an armed assailant while conducting a murder investigation. The officers went to the apartment of the suspect who had just murdered two employees of a packing plant. Upon arrival, the offender resisted and fired a barrage of bullets. Both Lieutenant Murphy and Patrolman Kegan sustained fatal wounds. The assailant was shot and killed by other officers. Lieutenant Murphy was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for over 20 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Chicago Police Department
Lieutenant
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