Hero: Lt. Brian Murphy identified as officer shot in Sikh temple shooting; In critical condition

Lieutenant Brian Murphy, a 21 year veteran of the Oak Creek police department, has been identified as the officer shot during the Sikh temple shooting. In 2010, Lt. Murphy was considered for the police chief position.

Oak Creek Police Lt. Brian Murphy was in 2010 being considered for police chief position

— Michael van Poppel (@mpoppel) August 6, 2012

https://twitter.com/peterepublic/status/232498200186068992

Injured OCPD officer is LT. Brian Murphy. 51 years old, 21 years on department. Still critical @Froedtert.

— Vince Vitrano (@vincevitrano) August 6, 2012

Lt. Murphy is still in critical condition.

Is this the officer wounded in the #templeshooting? http://t.co/wv0gtHSd Police say Lt. Brian Murphy, 51, still in critical condition

— meena hart duerson (@meenasaurus) August 6, 2012

The officer who risked his life and took 9 shots from the alleged shooter was Lt. Brian Murphy (standing,… http://t.co/dB5B7syA

— Founders Intent:10th (@FoundersIntent) August 6, 2012

An award has already been pledged to honor the lieutenant’s heroism.

Nice. "Sikh human rights group pledges $10,000 award to police officer Lt. Brian Murphy in Milwaukee shooting at Sikh Temple."

— Andy Tarnoff (@AndyTarnoff) August 6, 2012

WOW! – RT @danodwtmj: Lt Brian Murphy, 51, was shot 8-9 times in #templeshooting, waved off help so colleagues could save others #hero

— Dan Wilde (@dwilde) August 6, 2012

Hero RT @t_todd: LT. Brian Murphy of the Oak Creek PD took 9 shots. He then waived officers off to go assist inside the Sikh Temple. Hero.

— Andy Peterson (@APetersonPT) August 6, 2012

https://twitter.com/pshappy/status/232503077196939264

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In the darkest times, glimmers of good always shine through. Lt. Murphy is a true hero.

Prayers are going up from around the Twittersphere.

Lt. Brian Murphy will not be forgotten by Sikhs, the officer who was willing to sacrifice his life to save those in the Gurdwara #thankyou

— Kirpa Badwal (@k_Badwal) August 6, 2012

https://twitter.com/MightyRhino/status/232502212880900096

Please surround Oak Creek, WI PD lieutenant Brian Murphy with prayers of thanks, prayers of healing. He's a true… http://t.co/b9MQPfpm

— David Smith (@thebucksavage) August 6, 2012

Lt. Brian Murphy…. a brave hero. Let's pray for his early recovery and good health.

— ਸਰਬਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ (@nihang) August 6, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to OCPD Lt. Brian Murphy and his family. His actions saved lives. #TempleShooting

— Chris Abele #Stayhomemke (@ChrisAbeleMKE) August 6, 2012

Wisc shooting presser: Police chief says they train for this, not surprised by his officers' actions, "they are heroes"

— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) August 6, 2012

A hero, indeed. Twitchy continues to pray for the victims and their families. We will update as more information on hero Lieutenant Brian Murphy comes in.