Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, August 11, 1923
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: August 11, 1923
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Dexter Phillips was killed when his motorcycle struck a pothole in a near the intersection of Bowser Avenue and Travis street, causing the motorcycle to fall on him. The roadway was undergoing paving at the time and was dark.
He was taken to a local hospital where succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Phillips had served with the Dallas Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and three sons.