El Paso Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Monday, June 13, 1921
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 13, 1921
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never apprehended
Captain Phoenix was shot and killed while he and two other officers questioned two suspicious men. When the officers attempted to arrest the men a gun battle ensued and Captain Phoenix shot in the head and killed instantly.
Sergeant Schuyler Houston also sustained serious gunshot wounds in the shootout. Despite serious wounds and frequent trips to the hospital, Sergeant Houston remained with the police department and was promoted to captain. He eventually succumbed to the wounds on October 4, 1927.
The two suspects fled to Mexico and were never apprehended.
Captain Phoenix had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and 12-year-old daughter.