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John C. Phillips
- Jul. 16, 1889 -
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| Resided: |
CO, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Jul. 16, 1889 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male |
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| Dept: | Denver Police Dept. - CO
1331 Cherokee St
Denver, CO
80204 USA
(720)913-2000 |
| County: | Denver |
| Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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Fatal Incident Summary
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| Location: |
CO
USA
Tue. Jul. 16, 1889
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| Summary: |
In the early morning of July 16, 1889, Policeman John Phillips was walking his beat when he happened upon an apparent burglar. When Phillips asked the man's business, the suspect replied that he was "drawing water". Then, the suspect drew a revolver and fired a single shot at Phillips. The policeman fell to his knees, but was able to fire a few shots and get to a callbox to call for help. Phillips died shortly after giving a description of the suspect.
John Phillips thus became Denver's first police officer to be killed in the line of duty. Although the newspapers called it "a murderous deed" and the public was outraged, the killer was never caught.
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| Disposition: |
the killer was never caught |
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Book http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/cdps/academy/acmembk.htm
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