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Police Officer John C. Phillips | Denver Police Department, Colorado
Denver Police Department, Colorado

Police Officer

John C. Phillips

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch: Tuesday, July 16, 1889

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 16, 1889
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never apprehended

Officer Phillips was shot and killed while on foot patrol. He observed a man he suspected of being a burglar. When he asked the man what his business was the man pulled out a concealed handgun and shot Officer Phillips once in the chest. Officer Phillips was able to return fire but did not strike the suspect, who fled the scene and was never caught. Officer Phillips made it to a call box and called for help but succumbed to his injuries a short time later.