Officer Philip Bruce Mathis

Officer Philip Bruce Mathis | Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
Officer Philip Bruce Mathis

Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Friday, April 26, 1985

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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
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This was my first close to home experience in losing part of my blue family. You will never be forgotten.

Karen Kelley Daughter of Dale Kelley
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