Hopkinsville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Thursday, March 29, 2018
Add to My HeroesPhillip Lynn Meacham
Police Officer Phillip Meacham was shot and killed while assisting another officer investigate a police impersonator on Paulette Court at approximately 5:10 pm.
Officer Meacham, who was off-duty, observed the vehicle behind him operating with blue lights. The vehicle passed Officer Meacham and turned onto another street. Officer Meacham began to follow the vehicle and requested a uniformed officer respond to the area. The man turned onto Paulette Court, a dead-end street, as Officer Meacham remained nearby until the uniformed officer arrived at the scene.
The officers approached the man who was now working on a truck in his driveway. When they approached him the man drew a firearm and shot Officer Meacham, killing him. The man fled on foot, stole a truck, and fled to Clarksville, Tennessee. He was located in Clarksville by local officers and United States Marshals. He was shot and killed as the officers attempted to take him into custody.
Officer Meacham had served with the Hopkinsville Police Department for one year and had previously served with the Christian County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and parents.
In July 2020, West First Street was renamed Phillip Meacham Way.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 13 years
- Badge 418
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 189 ReflectionsOfficer Meacham, rest in peace. Impersonators have no conscience and lack at least two things: honesty and heroism! You had dignity, integrity and honor sewed to your uniform.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
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