Philip Mahan Davis

Murdered
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Philip Mahan Davis, a 33-year-old police officer, was fatally shot on December 3, 2009, while making a traffic stop on Interstate 65 near County Road 52 in Pelham, Alabama. The incident occurred at approximately 11:50 PM when, after Officer Davis had written a speeding citation and returned to the vehicle, the driver opened fire and fatally shot him.

Following the shooting, the suspect, identified as Bart Johnson, fled the scene but was arrested two hours later. Johnson was found guilty ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Philip Mahan Davis

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Pelham

    AL

    2009-12-03

    33

    Philip

    Mahan Davis

    Yes

    12/03/2024

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    12/21/2023
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