Wood River Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Tuesday, January 25, 1916
Age: 58
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Animal related
Date of Incident:
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Village Marshal John Phipps succumbed to rabies as a result of being bitten by a rabid dog.
The dog had bitten a young girl and, as Marshal Phipps attempted to kill it, the dog also bit the officer. After showing symptoms of the disease, he was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital where he later died.
Marshal Phipps was survived by wife and 12 children (several from two previous marriages).