Nassau County Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, September 9, 1942
Add to My HeroesDavid J. Murphy
Patrolman David Murphy accidentally shot himself in the chest while cleaning his service revolver in the Fourth Precinct Station House.
He had been with the agency for 13 years.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 13 years
- Badge 340
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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