Deputy Sheriff Philip Guy Billings, Broward County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff Philip Guy Billings

Broward County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, April 6, 2003

Philip Guy Billings

Deputy Philip Billings was shot and killed while working an off-duty security detail at a car dealership on North Federal Highway.

He was shot at approximately 0040 hours and was transported to North Broward Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds four hours later.

The two suspects were found dead in what is believed to be a murder suicide, in Boca Raton, Florida, four days later. Both suspects had been questioned by detectives following the murder, but were released pending further investigation.

Deputy Billings had been with the Broward County Sheriff's Office for 18 months, and was assigned to District 9 North Broward. He is survived by his parents, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide

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The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.

Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.

A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:

"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9

Executive Director Steve Casey
Florida Sheriffs Association

August 20, 2016