Gastonia Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Tuesday, August 1, 1944
Add to My HeroesCharlie Vestel Murphy
Patrolman Charlie Murphy suffered a fatal heart attack following a violent struggle with a drunk suspect on West Airline Avenue. During the struggle Patrolman Murphy suffered a severe cut above his eye. He was able to subdue the man and place him in the patrol car and then suffered the heart attack.
Patrolman Murphy was survived by his wife and is buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia, North Carolina.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Murphy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2020
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