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Investigator William Henry Phillips | United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - Investigations, U.S. Government
United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - Investigations, U.S. Government

Investigator

William Henry Phillips

United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - Investigations, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Tuesday, January 6, 1970

Biographical Info

Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 28 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 6, 1970
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Investigator William Phillips was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a smuggling suspect at a home on the 4200 block of South Fourth Avenue in Tucson, Arizona, at approximately 6:00 am.

Investigator Phillips was standing outside of the home as two other agents spoke to someone inside of the home. The other agents heard two shots and ran outside, finding Investigator Phillips suffering two gunshot wounds. He was transported to Pima County Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect fled to Mexico following the murder and was arrested by Mexican authorities. He was tried and convicted in Mexico but later escaped from prison. He was shot and killed a short time later when he attempted to run a Mexican road block.