Texarkana police seek help in unsolved murder of Phillip Lee

Police are asking the public for any information that could help solve the 2020 killing of the 24-year-old man.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:54pm

An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent shell casing lying on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the physical evidence in an unsolved murder investigation.A single spent shell casing is the only physical evidence left behind in the unsolved murder of Phillip Lee, highlighting the need for public cooperation to solve this tragic crime.Texarkana Today

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is asking for the public's help to solve the 2020 murder of 24-year-old Phillip Lee, who was shot at his home and later died at the hospital. It's been over six years since the incident, and police still haven't found the killer.

Why it matters

Unsolved murders can leave communities feeling unsafe and frustrated, and the lack of closure can be devastating for the victim's family. Texarkana has seen a decline in violent crime in recent years, but this case highlights the ongoing need for public cooperation to help police solve serious crimes.

The details

On February 3, 2020, officers found Phillip Lee inside his home at the Village Park South Apartments, where he had been shot several times. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital, but he died from his injuries. The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is now asking anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward to help bring justice for Phillip Lee and provide closure for his family.

  • The incident occurred on February 3, 2020.
  • It has been over six years since Phillip Lee's murder.

The players

Texarkana Arkansas Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the unsolved murder of Phillip Lee.

Phillip Lee

A 24-year-old man who was shot and killed in his home in Texarkana, Arkansas in 2020.

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What’s next

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is urging anyone with information about Phillip Lee's murder to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 903-798-3703.

The takeaway

This unsolved murder case highlights the ongoing need for public cooperation and vigilance in helping law enforcement solve serious crimes. The Texarkana community is being called upon to come forward with any details that could aid the investigation and provide closure for Phillip Lee's family.