Sergeant Philip Dale Nix, Greensboro Police Department, North Carolina

Sergeant Philip Dale Nix

Greensboro Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, December 30, 2023

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Philip Dale Nix

Sergeant Philip Nix was off duty when he was shot and killed when he attempted to intervene in a crime that he witnessed while at a gas station at 3202 Sandy Ridge Road in Colfax.

One of the subjects involved in the crime shot Sergeant Nix before all the subjects fled in a vehicle to the nearby interstate. Another off-duty officer and an off-duty paramedic who were also at the gas station immediately rendered aid to Sergeant Nix, but he succumbed to his wounds.

Three suspects were arrested the following day in Winston-Salem. The man who shot Sergeant Nix was charged with first-degree murder, larceny, and conspiracy to commit larceny. The other two suspects were charged with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder and other charges.

Sergeant Nix had served with the Greensboro Police Department for 23 years and was assigned to the Family Victims Unit. He is survived by his wife, children, and parents.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 23 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Charged with murder

off duty

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I still remember this like it was yesterday! Such a good man from such a good family. He was loved by so many in the Greensboro area and beyond. As a former law-enforcement officer, it’s always difficult when one of your own goes down an especially at the hand of someone committing a senseless crime. Sergeant Nix you will always be remembered and you will always be a hero to the City Of Greensboro and to me personally. Thank you for your service!

PO 2 Roy Carter
Lynchburg VA Police Dept

December 30, 2025