Matthew
Jan 13 1941
Dec 1 1974
Diana
Aug 18 1942
Mrd Oct 15 1960
Patrolman Matthew Murphy was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle at West Main Street and U.S. Highway 281. Several minutes after the initial stop another officer found Patrolman Murphy suffering from four .22 caliber gunshot wounds.
He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The case remains unsolved.
Patrolman Murphy had served with the agency for 11 years and is survived by his wife and two children.
Matthew
Jan 13 1941
Dec 1 1974
Diana
Aug 18 1942
Mrd Oct 15 1960
Patrolman Matthew Murphy was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle at West Main Street and U.S. Highway 281. Several minutes after the initial stop another officer found Patrolman Murphy suffering from four .22 caliber gunshot wounds.
He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The case remains unsolved.
Patrolman Murphy had served with the agency for 11 years and is survived by his wife and two children.
Gravesite Details
Stone is covered in mineral deposits due to heavy use of sprinklers, as are all stones in this cemetery.
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