On April 1, 1910, William E. Murphy, aged 48, was tragically shot and killed in Houston, Texas. Murphy, who served as the Deputy Chief of Police for the Houston Police Department, was ambushed by a former officer named Earl McFarland while dining at the Acme Restaurant on Preston Avenue. Murphy was known for his dedication to his role, having served as a detective and later as Deputy Chief since 1907.
The incident occurred shortly after 9:00 p.m., when McFarland entered the restaurant hol
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