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Earnest Phillips

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Earnest Phillips

    Male

    Black / African American

    North Las Vegas

    NV

    2024-01-21

    77

    Earnest

    Phillips

    Yes

    11/10/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following the case of Earnest Phillips, and I can't stop thinking about how his family mus... ...Read More
    08/22/2024
    Has anyone else been following the case surrounding the tragic death of Earnest Phillips? It's so un... ...Read More
    05/23/2024
    I've been thinking about how unsettling it must be for the Phillips family, especially as no arrests... ...Read More
    04/11/2024
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