Police Officer John C. Phillips, Denver Police Department, Colorado

Police Officer John C. Phillips

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Tuesday, July 16, 1889

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John C. Phillips

Officer Phillips was shot and killed while on foot patrol. He observed a man he suspected of being a burglar. When he asked the man what his business was the man pulled out a concealed handgun and shot Officer Phillips once in the chest. Officer Phillips was able to return fire but did not strike the suspect, who fled the scene and was never caught. Officer Phillips made it to a call box and called for help but succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Never apprehended

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While your assailant may have never been caught, he/she surely faced an unescapable court and justice by a much higher authority at a later time and in a different place. Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase you sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 16, 2020