Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey Vaughn Mitchell
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Friday, October 27, 2006
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 1159

Deputy Jeffrey Mitchell was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop in the area of Dillard Road and Meiss Road at approximately 3:30 am.

After contacting dispatchers and telling them he was conducting a vehicle stop, Deputy Mitchell was not heard from again. A backup deputy was sent to the scene to check on him. Deputy Mitchell was found shot once in the head by his own service weapon following a violent struggle.

Deputy Mitchell had served with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department for 9 years. He is survived by his wife and 6-year-old son.