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- Jun. 13, 1921 -
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El Paso Police Dept. Patch
Resided: TX, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Jun. 13, 1921
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 37 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: El Paso Police Dept. - TX
911 N. Raynor  
El Paso, TX   79903   USA
(915)564-7000
County: El Paso
Dept. Type: Municiple/Police
Hero's Rank: Captain
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 10 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: TX   USA   Mon. Jun. 13, 1921
Summary: Captain Phoenix was shot and killed while he and two other officers questioned two suspicious men. When the officers attempted to arrest the men a gun battle ensued and Captain Phoenix shot in the head and killed instantly.

Sergeant Schuyler Houston also sustained serious gunshot wounds in the shootout. Despite serious wounds and frequent trips to the hospital, Sergeant Houston remained with the police department and was promoted to captain. He eventually succumbed to the wounds on October 4, 1927.

The two suspects fled to Mexico and were never apprehended.

Captain Phoenix had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and 12-year-old daughte

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