Grafton Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Tuesday, February 11, 1919
J. E. B. Phillips
Chief Phillips was shot and killed after arresting a man for possessing two pints of illegal liquor. When they arrived at the jail a scuffle ensued and the suspect produced a .38 caliber revolver. He fired twice, striking Chief Phillips once. The chief was taken a local hospital where he died the following evening.
Chief Phillips had served with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 64
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, February 10, 1919
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Not available
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