Broward County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, April 6, 2003
Add to My HeroesPhilip Guy Billings
Deputy Sheriff Philip Billings was shot and killed while working an off-duty security detail at a car dealership at 5101 North Federal Highway.
He was shot at approximately 4:00 am 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 served 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 232 ReflectionsPhilip was my youth leader at a Spanish church that used to be on Oakland park near 441 called ICC International Christian center that’s right I said Spanish , Philip learned to speak Spanish very well. He influenced the youth in so many ways I can’t even begin to describe. Philip had a pure heart even till this day I have tears in my eyes thinking of how great he was with us. When he pulled up in his squad car he would show us his equipment we would all be so intrigued heck he even inspired me to want to become Swat until they took him from us. I was 13years old when the tragic event happened I’m 32 years old now and still reflect on his greatness. When we heard the news we were all broken and devastated, I still am. We love you dearly Philip. Miss you my boy.
Ahmad Castellanos
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