Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Tuesday, December 13, 1983
Add to My HeroesPhillip 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
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
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