Broward County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch: Sunday, April 6, 2003
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 6, 2003
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Deputy Sheriff Philip Billings was shot and killed while working an off-duty security detail at a car dealership at 5101 North Federal Highway.
He was shot at approximately 4:00 am and was transported to North Broward Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds four hours later.
The two suspects were found dead in what is believed to be a murder-suicide, in Boca Raton, Florida, four days later. Both suspects had been questioned by detectives following the murder but were released pending further investigation.
Deputy Billings had served with the Broward County Sheriff's Office for 18 months and was assigned to District 9 North Broward. He is survived by his parents, brother, and sister.