Phil Shuman

Phil Shuman

Reporter

Phil Shuman has been reporting in Southern California for nearly 40 years and has worked for FOX 11 since 2002. He is currently a news reporter for FOX 11's evening newscasts. He has also worked in the investigative unit, for Good Day LA, and as a sportscaster. Before joining FOX, Shuman traveled the world as an LA-based news correspondent for the nationally syndicated magazine show EXTRA. Prior to that, he was with KNBC in Los Angeles. In his long career, Shuman has covered some of the biggest stories in Southern California and the country, such as the O.J. Simpson case, Michael Jackson’s death, the Rodney King beating, the LA riots and so much more.  He graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Economics from Williams College in Massachusetts. His first job was as a reporter, anchor, and sportscaster at KFDX in Wichita Falls, Texas, an NBC affiliate, before moving on to KWTV.

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LAPD Chief Michel Moore reflects during final day on the job

Thursday marked LAPD Chief Michel's Moore final day on the job before his retirement. Moore said he plans to move away from Los Angeles to be closer to his daughter, though he will retain a consultant role with the city.