Case Detail
Shawnette Phillips
Case Details
Case Type: Homicide
Height: 5' 4"
Case Status:
Weight: 90 lbs
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Incident Date: 02/04/1997
Occupation:
Agency: Denver Police Department
City: Denver
Date of Birth: 12/23/1977
County: Denver
Date of Death: 02/04/1997
Agency Case #: 1997-05207
Judicial District: 2nd Judicial District
Age: 19
Gender: Female
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Race: Black
Tribal Affiliation: N/A
Ethnicity: N/A
NamUs Case #: Unknown
Eye Color: Brown
NCMEC Case #: Unknown
Hair Color: Black
About this Case:
The victim and her companion were walking near East 35th Avenue and Clayton Street, a residential neighborhood, when they noticed a vehicle approaching. As the vehicle got closer, the driver accelerated, drove over the curb line and intentionally maneuvered the vehicle in a manner to run into the couple. The victim's companion was able to avoid being hit by the vehicle; however the victim was struck and dragged under the vehicle. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately did not survive. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the Denver Police Department.
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Denver Police Department
Denver
Colorado