New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Friday, August 28, 1987
Add to My HeroesThomas Michael Phillips
Police Officer Thomas Phillips was struck and killed by a hit-and-run taxi cab while conducting a traffic stop of a suspected drunk driver on the Pontchartrain Expressway in the downtown area.
The drunk driver had stopped in the middle of the three-lane highway. Officer Phillips was struck by the taxi as he approached the vehicle.
The cab driver was arrested several days later and charged with homicide, but the charges were later dropped.
Officer Phillips had served with the New Orleans Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his daughter and son.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Thursday, August 27, 1987
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Charges dropped
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View all 14 ReflectionsiIt,s been many years but I still remember Tommy. Until I retired I and his brothers hosted the TOMMY PHILLIPS OPEN. He was by BROTHER and a great COP. We still remember..
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