Probationary Patrolman Gerald C. Murphy, New York City Police Department, New York

Probationary Patrolman Gerald C. Murphy

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, October 22, 1970

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Gerald C. Murphy

Probationary Patrolman Gerald Murphy was shot and killed while off duty and walking home on the Lower East Side when three men attempted to rob him.

They attacked him, got his revolver, and shot him as he drew his gun. They fled in a taxi as witnesses got the license plate number. The three well-known troublemakers, 17, 26, and 26, were apprehended a short time later. One had Officer Murphy's service revolver.

One suspect, 26, was convicted of manslaughter and sent to prison. He was paroled in 1978.

Officer Murphy had served with the New York City Police Department for six months and was assigned to the 9th Precinct. He wore his father's badge, who had been promoted to sergeant a year earlier.

Bio

Age 21
Tour 6 months
Badge 16043

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's weapon
Offender Paroled in 1978

off duty, robbery

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Remembering Jerry today. Him visiting my Dad, sitting in our kitchen. He was so young and full of life. I think of his parents who suffered a great loss. Eternal rest and peace

Nick Fuschino
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October 21, 2025