Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
John Phippen death by force case profile photo

John Joseph Phippen

Case from Las Vegas, NV dated Oct 01, 2017

Victim Details

John Joseph Phippen

Male

White / Caucasian

Las Vegas

NV

2017-10-01

56

John

Joseph Phippen

07/16/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
John Joseph Phippen, a 56-year-old White male, was enjoying the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas on the night of October 1, 2017, alongside his son, Travis. They were dancing together when the sound of gunfire suddenly pierced the festive atmosphere. In the ensuing chaos, Phippen's immediate instinct was to protect others. He heroically shielded a young woman with his own body from the hail of bullets.

Tragically, while shielding the woman, Phippen was struck in the back by a ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for John Joseph Phippen, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • A Burst of Gunfire, a Pause, Then Carnage in Las Vegas That Would Not Stop
  • KTNV: UPDATE: Almost 60 people dead after mass shooting on Las Vegas Strip
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 4 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    Hey everyone,

    It's been six years since that awful night at the Route 91 Harvest Festival... ...Read More
    04/13/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for John Joseph Phippen

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Las Vegas, Nevada

    Kevin Lamar Fleming death by force case in Las Vegas, NV

    Kevin Lamar Fleming

    Death: Oct 05, 2022
    On the evening of October 5, 2022, Kevin Lamar Fleming, a 50-year-old Black male from North Las Vega g ...Read More
    Robin McBride death by force case in Las Vegas, NV

    Robin McBride

    Death: Jan 02, 2017
    On a cool January evening in Las Vegas, the life of Robin McBride, a 42-year-old Caucasian man, was s ...Read More
    Angelo Barboza death by force case in Las Vegas, NV

    Angelo Barboza

    Death: Apr 23, 2016
    On April 23, 2016, a tragic incident occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada, resulting in the death of 15-yea e ...Read More
    Jarelle Lamb death by force case in Las Vegas, NV

    Jarelle Lamb

    Death: Aug 27, 2015
    On the evening of August 27, 2015, Jarelle Lamb, a 30-year-old African-American male, was returning g ...Read More
    Steven Andrew Beck death by force case in Las Vegas, NV

    Steven Andrew Beck

    Death: May 28, 2006
    On Sunday, June 28th 2006, a combination block party and car show was taking place in the 500 block k ...Read More
    Shannon K. Awa death by force case in Las Vegas, NV

    Shannon K. Awa

    Death: Nov 09, 2023
    In the early morning hours of November 9, 2023, the life of Shannon K. Awa, a 46-year-old Black/Afri r ...Read More
    Jeffry Garcia death by force case in Las Vegas, NV

    Jeffry Garcia

    Death: Oct 19, 2024
    In the early morning hours of October 19, 2024, the life of 15-year-old Jeffry Garcia, a Hispanic/La L ...Read More