Patrolman Stephen McPhillips, New York City Police Department, New York

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New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

Stephen McPhillips

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Sunday, December 20, 1925

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Electrocuted

Incident Date: 12/20/1925

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman McPhillips was electrocuted after running to assist at an accident scene.

Patrolman McPhillips was in a police booth when he heard the sounds of a car crash at the corner of Pelham Parkway and Eastern Boulevard. The vehicle had struck a utility pole and knocked a power line down. Patrolman McPhillps ran to assist the injured occupants of the vehicle, who were two off-duty patrolmen from a Manhattan precinct. When Patrolman McPhillips opened the door to the crashed car, it touched the power line and electrocuted Patrolman McPhillips.

Patrolman McPhillips was assigned to the 23rd Precinct.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 86th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 20, 2011

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