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Deputy Sheriff John W. Phillips | Cedar County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska
Cedar County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska

Deputy Sheriff

John W. Phillips

Cedar County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska

End of Watch: Saturday, October 25, 1884

Biographical Info

Age: 57
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 25, 1884
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Lynched

Deputy John Phillips was shot and killed as he and a posse attempted to arrest a man wanted for several arsons committed in the county. The posse captured and hanged the suspect.

Deputy Phillips was survived by his wife.