1935-05-11 Murphy Edward J
Patrolman Edward J. Murphy

Entered Division of Police
October 9, 1922
Died In the Line of Duty
May 11, 1935

Patrolman Edward J. Murphy became a policeman October 9, 1922. One of the most beloved officers on the force, he met his death May 11, 1935, in a gun battle with a burglary suspect in a building at Long and High Streets. The officer was assigned to No. 1 cruiser with John P. Sears at the time.  He had cornered the burglar in a stairway landing to the basement of the building and had emptied his gun at the man.  As he started down the steps after the suspect, the man opened fire.  Four shots struck Patrolman Murphy.  The suspect was later captured and electrocuted in Ohio Penitentiary.