Gallup Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Wednesday, May 30, 2001
Add to My HeroesLarry Brian Mitchell
Officer Larry Mitchell was shot and killed while attempting to enter the mobile home of a barricaded man at approximately 6 am.
Officer Mitchell and six other SWAT team members were fired upon entering the house. Officer Mitchell was struck in the side just above his vest. A second officer was also shot, but his vest stopped the round.
Officers had initially responded to the home after reports of gunfire following a domestic dispute. After barricading himself in the home, the man fired shots from the house throughout the night. The suspect eventually surrendered approximately four hours after shooting Officer Mitchell.
On August 28, 2004, the suspect pled guilty to second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. He was sentenced to 34 years in prison.
Officer Mitchell had served with the Gallup Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old son.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 11
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to 34 years
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View all 302 ReflectionsI saw a white single cab with z-71 stickers the other day and heard it coming long before I saw it. I thought to myself, “that looks just like Brian’s old truck.” I’ve been thinking about you and Buck ever since. I don’t think my brother has been called Grinch since 1996 and I’m gonna text him right now.
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