P.O. Thomas J. Murphy #2533
| Name: | Murphy, Thomas J. |
| Star: | 2533 |
| Rank: | Patrolman |
| District / Unit: | 009 District (Deering) |
| End of Watch: | 01-Feb-1934 |
| Incident Details: |
Officer Thomas J. Murphy was assigned to patrol a coal company in an area experiencing a pattern of robberies. He observed an armed offender enter and announce a robbery. Officer Murphy confronted the robber and engaged in a gun battle. Suddenly, a bullet was fired through the window by another offender standing outside, striking Officer Murphy. The courageous officer died from his wounds. |
Reflections
You would proud of your grandson. He is a first rate policeman, father, friend, and partner. -- 10178 1/26/2009 ****************
I wanted to be the first to say you are a true Chicago Hero. When you were killed your son John was 5 and Tom was 6. They both grew up to be the best of men. Your wife did the best she could and was a wonderful grandmother to us. They are all with you now and I miss them very much but I am glad to know that you are all a family again. I love you, Your Grandson, Mike 11/28/2007 --Virginia Drozd