Wood River Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, January 25, 1916
Add to My HeroesJohn Phipps
Village Marshal John Phipps succumbed to rabies as a result of being bitten by a rabid dog.
The dog had bitten a young girl and, as Marshal Phipps attempted to kill it, the dog also bit the officer. After showing symptoms of the disease, he was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital where he later died.
Marshal Phipps was survived by wife and 12 children (several from two previous marriages).
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Animal related
- Incident Date Not available
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View all 12 ReflectionsVillage Marshal Phipps. rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 2, 2019
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