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Detective Michael Smith

Phillips

Virginia Beach VA

August 9 2008

Detective Michael Smith Phillips Virginia Beach Police Department Virginia

End of Watch: Thursday, August 7, 2008

Biographical InfoAge: 37

Tour of Duty: 9 years

Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire

Date of Incident: Thursday, August 7, 2008

Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect Info: Apprehended

Detective Michael Phillips was shot and killed while conducting an undercover buy-bust narcotics operation. During the operation two suspects opened fire on him, killing him.The two suspects attempted to flee but were apprehended a short distance away. Both men were charged with Detective Phillips’ murder.Detective Phillips had served with the Virginia Beach Police Department for 6 years and had previously served with the Hampton Police Department for 3 years.

Agency Contact InformationVirginia Beach Police DepartmentPolice Headquarters 2509 Princess Anne RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23456Phone: (757) 427-4097

Please contact the Virginia Beach Police Department for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.

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