Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Tuesday, December 13, 1983
Phillip Allen Miller
Patrolman Philip Miller was shot and killed after responding to a burglary alarm at a high school.
When he approached the scene he scared one of the burglars and became involved in a foot chase. As he was looking for the burglar, the man ambushed him from a dark driveway. The fatal round entered between two panels of his vest.
The killer was sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison.
Patrolman Miller had served with the Kansas City Police Department for 5 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsPhil was my very favorite cousin. Our mothers were sisters. There are not words to express the loss his family has suffered. The older I get, the more excited I become for that great reunion day in Heaven. I am thankful for the men and women who answer their calling by wearing their badge.
Tabitha Wrinkle
Cousin
December 13, 2018
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