Bio & Incident Details
Age: 64
Tour: 12 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 2/10/1919
Weapon: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect: Not available
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Chief Phillips was shot and killed after arresting a man for possessing two pints of illegal liquor. When they arrived at the jail a scuffle ensued and the suspect produced a .38 caliber revolver. He fired twice, striking Chief Phillips once. The chief was taken a local hospital where he died the following evening.
Chief Phillips had served with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
