Bonner Springs Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Friday, January 31, 1986
Add to My HeroesMaureen Kelly Murphy
Patrol Officer Maureen Murphy was shot and killed by a sniper with a high-powered rifle as she did paperwork in her patrol car.
The subject was apprehended but later hanged himself in his jail cell.
Officer Murphy was survived by her husband, who was also a police officer, and her 15-month-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 56 Reflectionsi knew her at Missouri Western State College and she'll never be forgotten....never
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