Michael G. Murphy, who had carjacked a vehicle in southern Dutchess County, was shot and killed by police after he threatened them with a knife.The shooting happened at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday just off Interstate 84, near Exit 11, in the city of Beacon.
Victim's Name: Michael G. Murphy
Agency Responsible: Beacon Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Race: White
Date of Death: May 7, 2015
County: Dutchess
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 435
Geography: Suburban