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Resided:
SC, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 01, 1936
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 37 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Chesnee Police Dept.
SC
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Police
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Death - Natural
On The Job:
10 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
SC
USA
Wed. Jul. 01, 1936
Summary:
Chief Phillips suffered a fatal heart attack while pursuing a burglary suspect who was breaking into a local store. Chief Phillips collapsed during the foot chase and died two days later.
Chief Phillips had served with the department for only a few weeks but had served in law enforcement for 10 years. He had previously served as a railroad detective for the Central and Western Carolina Railroad and as chief of Tucapau, South Carolina, Police Department. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
