Gun Recovery Unit were investigating a shooting the previous night, they approached Murphy, who ran from them. Officers chased Murphy, who pulled a handgun and fired at them, striking one. That officer returned fire, striking Murphy.
Victim's Name: Darius Jamal Murphy
Agency Responsible: DC Metropolitan Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: Black
Date of Death: December 3, 2013
County: District of Columbia
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban