Knoxville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Tuesday, April 1, 1969
Add to My HeroesJohn W. Phillips
Officer Phillips was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol on Clinton Highway. He was thrown from the motorcycle when it struck a guard rail and sign post.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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