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First Responders
Two Officers Shot in the Line of Duty
First Responders
Classroom
New York
Created November 25th, 2020

This is the ONLY OFFICIAL FUNDRAISER for NYPD Officers Christopher Wells & Joseph Murphy 

On Tuesday, November 24th,  NYPD Police Officers Christopher Wells and Joseph Murphy were sent to a domestic violence welfare check within the confines of the 105th Precinct (Queens, NY). Wells and Murphy were escorting a domestic violence victim into an apartment when a male subject began firing a handgun, without warning. Officer Wells was struck in his leg, causing his femur to fracture, and Officer Murphy was struck in both his hands. Although both severely injured, they were able to return fire, protecting themselves and the victim. The shooter was shot multiple times and pronounced deceased. The victim caller was unharmed during the shootout. 

Chris and Joe were both rushed to Jamaica Hospital were they underwent hours of surgery and continue to recover while surrounded by their loving families. Although both officers are expected to recover, they have a long mental and physical road ahead of them. 

Chris and Joe both have beautiful, young families. Chris’s wife just gave birth to their first child two weeks ago, and Joe and his wife have a beautiful 1 year old at home. The money raised through this fundraiser will greatly assist both these families in their time of need. 

This fundraiser, hosted on the Fund The First platform, is the only OFFICIAL fundraiser for these two hero officers. This fundraiser is in conjunction with Law Enforcement Officers Weekend, The City of Long Beach Police Department PBA. For any questions or concerns, please contact the President of LEO Weekend at [email protected]

Thank you & god bless!

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Kavita Rani
Kavita Rani donated $20

Wishing you two the best!

3 years ago
Stephen berardi
Stephen berardi Bronze: Donate at least $100 to earn this badge. donated $100
3 years ago

Reply from Kevin Darcey, Fund the First CMO
3 years ago

💙🙏

Simon Janusas
Simon Janusas donated $50

It burns me up inside when police get wounded or killed. I get especially pissed off at how a lot of the media, along with many of our elected officials treat our Iaw enforcement agencies with downright contempt. I'm a ballsy guy, but I don't know if I'd have the nerve to go out there and deal with a lot of what these men and women face on a daily basis. They have the criminal and political element stacked against them. The least I could do is show them that I, as a member of the public, very much appreciate the sacrifice each and every one of them makes. Donating a few bucks to help a couple of guys out is the least I can do.

3 years ago
Valerie Sakellaridis
Valerie Sakellaridis donated $50

Unparalleled DVOs. You two are heroes!

3 years ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $10

Wishing you the best

3 years ago
Kevin Murphy
Kevin Murphy donated $100
3 years ago

Reply from Kevin Darcey, Fund the First CMO
3 years ago

💙🙏

Scott Tait
Scott Tait donated $100

Get well soon, brothers. You’re in our prayers.

3 years ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $100
3 years ago
Jeff & Ann martinez
Jeff & Ann martinez donated $25
3 years ago
Ruoff Family
Ruoff Family donated $50

In honor of these two amazing heroes and all NYPD officers.

3 years ago

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Two Officers Shot in the Line of Duty
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