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Incident
Deputy Phillips was shot and killed as he and his partner responded to a disturbance call. As the two deputies approached a pickup truck the suspect opened fire through the rear window, striking Deputy Phillips in the face. Deputy Phillips' partner returned fire and killed the suspect. Deputy Phillips had served with the agency for 8 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Phillips gave the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the West Memphis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Phillips.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Crittenden County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Carlton is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
Carlton is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Carlton is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1957, 1 officer at Crittenden County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1944, with 2.
In 1957, 2 officers in AR were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 1957, 67 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 107th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1957, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Carlton was 49. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Crittenden County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 44.8 and 50.8; the middle age was 48.5. Carlton had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 8.5 years.
Carlton was 49. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. Carlton had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Carlton was 49. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Carlton had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Carlton was 49. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Carlton had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 16.7% of these deaths at Crittenden County Sheriff's Office; June holds the most, 33.3%. Saturdays: 16.7%.
July holds 8.4% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Saturdays: 16.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Crittenden County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 9.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Crittenden County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Carlton among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-E
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