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Outrage Erupts After Police Encounter Claims Life

7/22/2025

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Phillip Reeder, 52, tragically lost his life in an August 2024 encounter with Irondale police, sparking outrage from his family who allege excessive force reminiscent of George Floyd's case. The coroner's report labeled his death a homicide linked to heart disease and cocaine, while the police maintain their innocence, with no charges brought against them.

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Phillip Reeder, 52, tragically lost his life in an August 2024 encounter with Irondale police, sparking outrage from his family who allege excessive force reminiscent of George Floyd's case. The coroner's report labeled his death a homicide linked to heart disease and cocaine, while the police maintain their innocence, with no charges brought against them.