Phillips was wanted in connection to a murder. He was found at a Wendy's. During the arrest Phillips reportedly acted as if he had a weapon. The officer responded by shooting and killing Phillips. Phillips had no real weapon, but a cellphone and hair brush.
Victim's Name: James Bradley Phillips
Agency Responsible: Pigeon Forge Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: White
Date of Death: September 13, 2014
County: Sevier
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Suburban