Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Friday, April 26, 1985
Philip Bruce Mathis
Officer Mathis was shot and killed while moonlighting as a security guard at Lenox Square Mall. He was shot as he entered a storage room and surprised a possible burglar.
Officer Mathis had been with the agency for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsBruce Mathis was a great friend. He worked an extra job for my brother in Sandy Springs Union 76 gas station. I worked at the towing service in Zone 2 with bhruce. Now that My brother Eddie Mobley has died i am sure he and Bruce are friends in Heaven.
Thomas D Mobley
Westwood Auto Auction
May 3, 2016
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