W. T. Phillips

Murdered
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On August 2, 1908, 22-year-old Police Officer W. T. Phillips of the Little Rock Police Department was fatally shot while attempting to arrest an intoxicated individual shortly after midnight.

During the encounter, as Officer Phillips sought to detain the man, the situation escalated, leading to the officer being shot. The assailant fled the scene but was subsequently apprehended and taken into custody for questioning regarding Officer Phillips's murder.

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    Victim Details

    W. T. Phillips

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Little-rock

    AR

    1908-08-02

    22

    W.

    T. Phillips

    12/30/2024

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