U.S. Army · United States 
Philip Mathis
1985
Philip Bruce Mathis served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Mathis was shot and killed while moonlighting as a security guard at Lenox Square Mall at 3393 Peachtree Road North East in Atlanta. Around 8:30 p.m., he was shot three times as he entered a storage room and surprised a possible burglar. The suspect was arrested five months later after multiple tips. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. Officer Mathis was a United States Army National Guard veteran and had served with the Atlanta Police Department for 16 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, sister, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Atlanta Police Department
Officer
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