Obie Phillips

Murdered
Case Description
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Obie Phillips, a 62-year-old man, was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on October 8, 2014, in front of the JVC Grocery Store on McDaniel Street in Atlanta. Phillips, who was disabled and walked with a cane, was an unintended victim in the attack. Shots were fired from a blue car as it drove past. Phillips had been a regular at the store, and his family had urged him to move due to the increasing violence in the area. Police continue to investigate the motive behind the shooting.
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    Victim Details

    Obie Phillips

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Atlanta

    GA

    2014-10-08

    62

    Obie

    Phillips

    10/11/2024

    1


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    Does anyone know where Obie was last seen? I haven't heard from him in a while and am starting to ge... ...Read More
    05/25/2024
    Is it just me, or does it seem like this case has gone cold? I haven't heard any updates or new info... ...Read More
    06/09/2023
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