Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Philip Miller was shot and killed after responding to a burglary alarm at a high school. When he approached the scene he scared one of the burglars and became involved in a foot chase. The suspect was eventually encountered by Patrolman Miller inside an open detached garage of a nearby residence. During a physical fight, while trying to arrest the suspect, Patrolman Miller was disarmed and was shot with his own service revolver. The killer was sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison. Patrolman Miller had served with the Kansas City Police Department for 5 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Miller gave the Kansas City Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kansas City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Phillip Allen Miller is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 9.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Kansas City Police Department, 72 of 120 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Phillip Allen Miller's cause is highlighted.
How Phillip Allen Miller Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Phillip Allen Miller is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Phillip Allen Miller was killed by gun; unknown type.
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