Michael D. Murray

Deadly force

Michael D. Murray and a teenager were dropped off at Murray's truck, which was parked at a local bar,at around 3 a.m. Murray had offered to drive the teen home after a party they'd both attended. Murray saw a police cruiser, pulled into an alley, shut off his engine and lights, and ducked down, as did his passenger. Deputies Thomas Passinault and Jason Jenkins had noticed Murray's attempt to elude them and began searching the area around the truck on foot. Murray started his engine and tried to drive away. Passinault fired 12 shots at the truck, killing Murray.