Philip Bruce Mathis

Death by Force

Philip Bruce Mathis, a 38-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on April 26, 1985, in Atlanta, Georgia. Officer Mathis, who served with the Atlanta Police Department for 16 years, was working as a security guard at Lenox Square Mall when he was fatally shot. Around 8:30 p.m., he entered a storage room and surprised a potential burglar, leading to him being shot three times. Despite his immediate need for medical attention, the injuries proved fatal.

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Officer Philip Bruce Mathis, Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

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