Special Agent Michael Murphy, Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police, was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary in progress in South Pekin, Illinois. A train had arrived at the South Pekin Rail Yard with a load of alcohol shortly after midnight.
As Agent Murphy approached the car he interrupted a group of people attempting to break into the car. One or more of the men in the group opened fire on him, striking him several times.
All of the suspects fled the scene and were never identified or apprehended.
Agent Murphy had served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department for 28 years. He was survived by his son, two daughters, and brother.
He is listed on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC, the Union Pacific Railroad Special Agent Memorial at the Union Pacific Railroad Musuem in Council Bluffs, IA and the Officer Down Memorial Page on the Web.
As Agent Murphy approached the car he interrupted a group of people attempting to break into the car. One or more of the men in the group opened fire on him, striking him several times.
All of the suspects fled the scene and were never identified or apprehended.
Agent Murphy had served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department for 28 years. He was survived by his son, two daughters, and brother.
He is listed on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC, the Union Pacific Railroad Special Agent Memorial at the Union Pacific Railroad Musuem in Council Bluffs, IA and the Officer Down Memorial Page on the Web.
Special Agent Michael Murphy, Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police, was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary in progress in South Pekin, Illinois. A train had arrived at the South Pekin Rail Yard with a load of alcohol shortly after midnight.
As Agent Murphy approached the car he interrupted a group of people attempting to break into the car. One or more of the men in the group opened fire on him, striking him several times.
All of the suspects fled the scene and were never identified or apprehended.
Agent Murphy had served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department for 28 years. He was survived by his son, two daughters, and brother.
He is listed on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC, the Union Pacific Railroad Special Agent Memorial at the Union Pacific Railroad Musuem in Council Bluffs, IA and the Officer Down Memorial Page on the Web.
As Agent Murphy approached the car he interrupted a group of people attempting to break into the car. One or more of the men in the group opened fire on him, striking him several times.
All of the suspects fled the scene and were never identified or apprehended.
Agent Murphy had served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department for 28 years. He was survived by his son, two daughters, and brother.
He is listed on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC, the Union Pacific Railroad Special Agent Memorial at the Union Pacific Railroad Musuem in Council Bluffs, IA and the Officer Down Memorial Page on the Web.
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