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Resided:
LA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
May. 13, 1928
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 38 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Rapides Parish Sheriff's Dept.
LA
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Deputy
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
LA
USA
Sun. May. 13, 1928
Summary:
Deputy John Phillips was shot and killed while he and other deputies served a warrant for bootlegging. As the deputies surrounded the house a shot was fired from inside, striking Deputy Phillips.
Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Phillips was able to return fire, killing the suspect. Two other suspects were arrested in connection with the murder but were shot and killed by an angry mob of citizens as they were being taken to jail by deputies.
Deputy Phillips was survived by his wife and three children.
