Gary W. Murakami

End of watch — Monday, September 9, 1968

Rank

Policeman

Serial number

14037

Division

University

Location

3236 W 60th St.

Cause of death

Shot by a Mentally Ill Suspect

Officer Murakami was shot and killed while he and his partner answered a call of a disturbance. As the officers approached the apartment, the suspect opened fire on them, striking Officer Murakami. The other officers on the scene returned fire, killing the suspect. Officer Murakami died on the operating table about an hour after the incident. Officer Murakami had graduated from the police academy the previous Friday. He was survived by his wife.