Deputy Sheriff Frank Phillips, Pike County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Frank Phillips

Pike County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, December 13, 1926

Frank Phillips

Deputy Frank Phillips was shot and killed while questioning two brothers who were drunk and causing a disturbance in front of a local business.

When he asked the two what they were doing they became belligerent. A struggle ensued in which the two brothers drew weapons and shot Deputy Phillips. Despite being mortally wounded, he was able to return fire and seriously wounded one of the suspects. The other brother was taken into custody.

Deputy Phillips was survived by his wife, child, mother, two brothers, and four half-sisters.

Bio

Age 38
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and wounded

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 85th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 13, 2011