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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 ...Read More
The incident occurred shortly after 9:00 p.m., when McFarland entered the restaurant hol ...Read More
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William E. Murphy
Male
White / Caucasian
Houston
TX
1910-04-01
48
William
E. Murphy
11/11/2025
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Does anyone else wonder about the impact this case must have had on the police department morale at ... ...Read More
09/15/2023
09/15/2023
I recently came across the tragic story of Deputy Chief William E. Murphy, and it's been on my mind ... ...Read More
03/29/2023
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