Cochise County Sheriff's Department, Arizona
End of Watch Friday, July 7, 1882
Add to My HeroesKiv Phillips
Deputy Sheriff Kiv Phillips was shot and killed after responding to a bar, in Tombstone, after receiving reports that a man was threatening patrons with a gun.
The bar owner had sent a messenger to notify the Sheriff, but the messenger encountered Deputy Phillips on his way and told him instead. Deputy Phillips rushed to the bar and was shot when he arrived at the scene. He was able to return fire and fatally wounded the suspect, who died two days later.
Deputy Phillips was survived by his sister and four brothers.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsBy the way, the map location shown is way off by about 30 miles. It shows the incident as happening in Bisbee, AZ rather than Tombstone, AZ ;)
Bruce Burnett
City of Tombstone Arizona
July 15, 2024
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