Deputy Sheriff Cleatus L. Phillips, New Madrid County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

Deputy Sheriff Cleatus L. Phillips

New Madrid County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

End of Watch Monday, September 12, 1960

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Cleatus L. Phillips

Deputy Sheriff Cleatus Phillips was shot and killed when he and the sheriff went to a home to question a man about allegations that he had abused his girlfriend.

Around 10:30 a.m., Deputy Phillips and the sheriff borrowed a car that the man would not recognize and drove to the home in the early morning. As Deputy Phillips stepped onto the back porch of the home, the suspect shot him in the face, killing him.

The suspect was arrested a short time later after a standoff. He was convicted of Deputy Phillips' murder and sent to prison for 60 years.

Deputy Phillips had served with the New Madrid County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Sentenced to 60 years

domestic, warrant

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Deputy Sheriff Phillips,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Madrid County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol

September 12, 2020