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Earnest Phillips

Case from North Las Vegas, NV dated Jan 21, 2024

Victim Details

Earnest Phillips

Male

Black / African American

North Las Vegas

NV

2024-01-21

77

Earnest

Phillips

Yes

07/06/2026

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In the late afternoon of Sunday, January 21, 2024, a dispute between family members in a North Las Vegas residence tragically escalated, resulting in the death of 77-year-old Earnest Phillips, a Black male. Police were dispatched to the home located in the 3900 block of West Alexander Road around 4:30 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr. Phillips suffering from a gunshot wound.

First responders at the scene attempted to render medical aid, but tragica ...
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  • Las Vegas Review-Journal: 77-year-old man shot dead in North Las Vegas
  • KLAS: Update: Family dispute ends with deadly shooting
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    I've been following the case of Earnest Phillips, and I can't stop thinking about how his family mus... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking about how unsettling it must be for the Phillips family, especially as no arrests... ...Read More
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