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Christopher Phillips

Case from Waynesville, NC dated Apr 22, 2017

Victim Details

Christopher Phillips

Female

White / Caucasian

Waynesville

NC

2017-04-22

Christopher

Phillips

06/21/2026

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On April 22, 2017, Christopher Stewart Phillips, a 38-year-old man from Waynesville, NC, was fatally shot by his friend and neighbor, Justin Scott Fuller, 29, of Waynesville. Phillips had texted Fuller earlier that day, asking for a ride to a store. When Fuller arrived, he walked in on an argument between Phillips and his girlfriend. Witnesses gave varying accounts of the incident, but within moments of getting out of his car, Fuller shot Phillips six times.

Fuller claimed self-defense, s ...
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  • WLOS: Police identify accused shooter, victim in fatal Saturday shooting in Waynesville
  • Christopher Phillips - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Has anyone else pondered over the dynamics between Chris and Justin before the tragedy? I've been en... ...Read More
    01/23/2025
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    Does anyone else feel like this case highlights how quickly situations can escalate out of control, ... ...Read More
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