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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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Joseph Pugliese
Joseph Pugliese Silver: Donate at least $500 to earn this badge. donated $500

Good well soon and God bless from the MTA PBA

3 years ago

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

Thank you for the support💙

Billy Negus
Billy Negus donated $200

Wishing you both a speedy recovery. Truly heroic actions under fire...Proud of you guys! Billy Negus

3 years ago
Anonymous
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3 years ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $100

GOD BLESS

3 years ago
Anonymous
Anonymous Silver: Donate at least $500 to earn this badge. donated $530
3 years ago
Joseph Dunne
Joseph Dunne donated $250

Joe & Chris, So happy to hear that you will both recover from your wounds. What a joyous Christmas this will be for you and your families. Everyone in the law enforcement community understand what you went through and are proud of your heroic actions on that awful day. It's your courage under fire that assures everyone that the men and women of the NYPD will always be know as "NEW YORK'S FINEST" Warm regards, Joseph & Barbara Dunne P.S. Joe, your grandfather would be especially proud of you, may he rest in peace.

3 years ago

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

Thank you sir!!! 💙

Dianne Barbieri
Dianne Barbieri Bronze: Donate at least $100 to earn this badge. donated $100

Wishing you both a speedy recovery! God bless you both! Love The Barbieri family

3 years ago
Allison Tuft
Allison Tuft donated $100

Great job guys! Wishing you both a speedy recovery 💙

3 years ago
Anita Kearon
Anita Kearon donated $50

Prayers for a speedy recovery

3 years ago
Alicja Szabranska
Alicja Szabranska donated $250
3 years ago
Two Officers Shot in the Line of Duty
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