Thomas Jacob Phillips was 19 when he was fatally shot on the evening of February 5, 2024, in the Park Hill neighborhood of North Little Rock, Arkansas. Born in Jacksonville and a graduate of North Little Rock High School, Thomas was remembered by his family as compassionate and full of life. He enjoyed video games, running, basketball, boxing and cruising around town in his car, and is survived by his parents, William and Renee Phillips, his brother John Henry Major, and an extended family.

The North Little Rock Police Department investigated the shooting and identified another 19-year-old from North Little Rock, Robert Duncan Jr., as a suspect. Police said the deadly altercation stemmed from a dispute over a girl.

If anyone who knew Thomas or has information about the shooting can help, please come forward.