Pelham police officer Phillip Davis was found shot dead on Thursday night after he pulled over Bart Johnson along I-65 in Pelham. Davis was found in the injured condition by a passersby, who called the police.
Pelham police officer Phillip Davis was found shot dead on Thursday night after he pulled over Bart Johnson along I-65 in Pelham. Davis was found in the injured condition by a passersby, who called the police and told them about the incident.
Johnson, who is accused of shooting the police officer was arrested by the police along with his brother, who is also a police officer. The accused has been charged with capital murder and is being held without bond. He was described as a habitual offender with numerous traffic violations to his credit. Officer Phillip Davis, Pelham Police department said had worked for 4 years in the area and earlier he was serving in Calera. He is survived by his wife and two small children, who are being supported and taken care right now by the colleagues of Davis in Pelham police.
Earlier a press release issued by Pelham police department read: "On Thursday, Dec 3, at 2350 hours, a Pelham Police Officer was shot and fatally wounded during a traffic stop on I-65 in Pelham. The Officer's name will be withheld until all relatives have been notified. The incident is being investigated as a Murder of a Police Officer. A white male is in custody in connection to the death. The individual will be named once the formal charges have been filed. The investigation continues at this time and additional information will be released when appropriate to the investigation. The Pelham Police Department would like to thank all surrounding City, County, State and Federal Agencies who assisted in this investigation. The fine men and women of the Pelham Police Department request your support and prayers for the family of our fallen Officer."
.Paula, I am so saddended by Phillips death. What little time I was around him, he always had that beautiful smile. He will be greatly missed by all. any time you need someone to stay with you are to baby sit please let me know. With love to you, Sarah and John. Betty Hutchison