Police said Phillips tried to grab an officer's gun after refusing commands to drop a knife during a confrontation at a mobile home park. The officer was responding to a report of a domestic disturbance. Neighbors said Phillips had been arguing with his partner.
Victim's Name: Magnum Edgar Phillips
Agency Responsible: Springfield Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: White
Date of Death: November 25, 2015
County: Greene
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1034
Geography: Suburban