Police Officer John C. Phillips, Denver Police Department, Colorado

Police Officer John C. Phillips

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Tuesday, July 16, 1889

John C. Phillips

Officer Phillips was shot and killed while on foot patrol. He observed a man he suspected of being a burglar. When he asked the man what his business was the man pulled out a concealed handgun and shot Officer Phillips once in the chest. Officer Phillips was able to return fire but did not strike the suspect, who fled the scene and was never caught. Officer Phillips made it to a call box and called for help but succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Never apprehended

Most Recent Reflection

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Officer Phillips, your name is still remembered and honored. Your spirit of service and duty lives on in the hearts and minds of Denver Police Officers and dedicated officers everywhere.

Tina Lewis Rowe
Captain, Denver Police Department (ret.)
U.S. Marshal, Colorado (ret.)

April 18, 2017