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Harold Phillips

Case from Colfax, LA dated Jul 24, 2009

Victim Details

Harold Phillips

Male

Black / African American

Colfax

LA

2009-07-24

54

Harold

Phillips

07/11/2026

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In the small town of Colfax, Louisiana, the life of 54-year-old Harold Phillips was cut short on July 24, 2009. On that day, Phillips, a male, was shot five times in the back by Colfax police officer Stephen Merchant. The incident led to a legal battle that would see the officer facing charges for his actions.

Following an investigation into the shooting, Stephen Merchant was arrested and charged in connection with Harold Phillips' death. The case proceeded to trial, where a jury ultimate ...
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