From the NJ Office of the Attorney General Press Release: “According to the investigation, two New Jersey State Police (NJSP) detectives assigned to the United States Marshals Service NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force were conducting an investigation [on July 29th, 2025] involving Mr. Phillips when they observed him standing on the front steps of a residence on Haddon Avenue, in the vicinity of Bate Avenue. One of the detectives approached Mr. Phillips from around the corner of the residence and ordered him not to move. Mr. Phillips reached into his right front pocket and retrieved a firearm. The detective fired his service weapon multiple times, striking Mr. Phillips. Medical aid was rendered, and Mr. Phillips was transported by EMS to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. He was pronounced deceased at 2:13 p.m. Law enforcement recovered a revolver, loaded with live rounds, at the scene after the shooting.”

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