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Louis Phillips

Case from Detroit, MI dated Apr 08, 2017

Victim Details

Louis Phillips

Male

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2017-04-08

28

Louis

Phillips

06/26/2026

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On a spring evening in Detroit, Michigan, a visit to a childhood neighborhood ended in tragedy for two brothers. Louis Phillips, a 28-year-old man, was shot and killed on April 8, 2017. The violent encounter also claimed the life of his 24-year-old younger brother, Alex Stewart.

The brothers were reportedly visiting with friends when a dispute with a neighbor escalated. In the midst of the argument, a man emerged from a nearby house and opened fire. Louis Phillips died at the scene of the ...
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  • Detroit News: Man arrested in fatal shooting of brothers on west side
  • Detroit News: Cops: Man arrested in murder of 2 brothers on west side
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