Michael Tanner Phillips once served as a bodyguard for rapper Future and often played the piano at his mother’s church. On Jan. 25, Phillips was at his home in Clayton County, Georgia, when he was shot and killed.
According to reports by Fox 5 Atlanta, neighbors heard a commotion at Phillips’ home around 1 p.m. Shortly after the commotion, neighbors recalled hearing gunshots. When police arrived at the home, Phillips, 27, had died from gunshot wounds.
Phillips was married and his wife was expecting their first child. The couple recently celebrated a baby shower with friends in family. Reportedly, Phillips’ wife was not in the same room of the home when he was shot.
Police officers have yet to release the name of any suspects that may have been involved.
