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Latajohne Phillips

Case from Muncie, IN dated Aug 14, 2024

Victim Details

Latajohne Phillips

Male

Black / African American

Muncie

IN

2024-08-14

15

Latajohne

Phillips

litigation

07/31/2026

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In the late hours of a Wednesday evening in Muncie, Indiana, the life of 15-year-old Latajohne Phillips was tragically cut short. On August 14, 2024, the young male was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds at the Creekside Apartments, also known as the Latitude Apartments, on the city's northeast side. Emergency services transported him to a hospital, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Phillips, a freshman football player at Muncie Central High School, was known to his loved ones as ...
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  • The Star Press: Muncie youth, 17, charged with murder in 15-year-old's shooting death
  • 2 adults, 3 juveniles arrested in death of 15-year-old in Muncie
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    Reflecting on the tragic loss of Tay, I can’t help but feel the heavy impact this has left on his ... ...Read More
    11/09/2024
    I've been following this case since it first broke, and my heart goes out to Latajohne "Tay" Phillip... ...Read More
    11/01/2024
    It's just so upsetting to hear about what happened to Tay. I really can't wrap my head around how yo... ...Read More
    08/29/2024
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