Dean Phillips

Death by Force

Dean Phillips, a 54-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life on October 27, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. Phillips, a father of five and a well-known philanthropist, was shot and killed in the parking lot of Manuel's Tavern, a historic establishment in Northeast Atlanta. On that fateful night, Phillips confronted a man attempting to break into cars in the tavern's parking lot. His courageous act of standing up to the thief ultimately led to his untimely death. Phillips was known for ...Read More

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