Salvation Army Maj. Philip Wise Shot and Killed in No. Little Rock, Ark., After Two Black Men Approached Him & Demanded Money

Salvation Army Maj. Philip Wise, shot and killed outside North Little Rock, Ark., center after he was accosted by two black men, who demanded money.

Maj. Philip Wise (Arkansas Democrat Gazette)

Maj. Philip Wise, 40, who joined the Salvation Army, 16 years ago, was shot and killed outside the Baring Cross center in North Little Rock, Ark., after two black males accosted him and demanded money. Wise, who has reportedly spent the last few years helping people in the Baring Cross neighborhood, through the Salvation Army center, which provides youth programs, weekly church services, a food pantry, among other things, did not deserve to be mowed down and in front of his three children, ages four, six and eight.

According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Wise was returning to the Salvation Army center at 1505 W. 18th Street on Thursday evening at about 4 p.m., with his children when the two dirtbags approached him and one fired the fatal shot that took his life.

This shooting is a tragedy and Mr. Wise spent his life helping the less fortunate through the Salvation Army. The police are looking for the two men who accosted Mr. Wise. It just sickens me that these young thugs can find nothing better to do with their lives than wreak havoc on the community. If you have any information, please contact Crimestoppers at (501) 758-1234. The reward being offered is $1,000, which seems paltry, but I am sure it will increase within the coming days.