Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Pete Phillips was shot and killed while investigating a domestic dispute between a man and a woman at the intersection of East Cambridge Avenue and Hospital Street, near the entrance to Brewer High School. As he stepped out of his patrol car the man shot him in the head with a .45 caliber handgun. Patrolman Phillips was taken to a local hospital where he died a short time later. The man was arrested and charged with murder. He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison, where he later died. Patrolman Phillips had served with the Greenwood Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, mother, and four siblings.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Phillips gave the Greenwood Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Greenwood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Phillips.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Alvis Benjamin "Pete" Phillips 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 SC, 271 of 438 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.9% of this state's fallen. That is 7.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Greenwood Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alvis Benjamin "Pete" Phillips's cause is highlighted.
How Alvis Benjamin "Pete" Phillips Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alvis Benjamin "Pete" Phillips is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alvis Benjamin "Pete" Phillips was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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