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Phillip Hixon Lee

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Phillip Hixon Lee

Birth
New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, USA
Death
29 Apr 1928 (aged 42)
Hallandale Beach, Broward County, Florida, USA
Burial
Hallandale Beach, Broward County, Florida, USA Add to Map
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Town Marshal Phillip Lee
Hallandale Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Sunday, April 29, 1928
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, April 29, 1928
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Marshal Lee and Deputy Marshal Clyde Dixon were shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest. The suspect was later shot and killed by a 150-man posse that was formed to capture him. Marshal Lee was the agency's only full-time officer. Deputy Marshal Dixon succumbed to his wounds 11 days after the shooting.

Marshal Lee was survived by his wife and six children.
Town Marshal Phillip Lee
Hallandale Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Sunday, April 29, 1928
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, April 29, 1928
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Marshal Lee and Deputy Marshal Clyde Dixon were shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest. The suspect was later shot and killed by a 150-man posse that was formed to capture him. Marshal Lee was the agency's only full-time officer. Deputy Marshal Dixon succumbed to his wounds 11 days after the shooting.

Marshal Lee was survived by his wife and six children.


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