Deputy Sheriff George Mitchell, McDowell County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia

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McDowell County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia

Deputy Sheriff

George Mitchell

McDowell County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia

End of Watch: Tuesday, February 13, 1923

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Age: 40

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/9/1922

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and wounded

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Deputy George Mitchell succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained two months earlier while attempting an arrest at Caples. The brother of the man he was arresting approached and shot him in an attempt to free the prisoner.

Despite being wounded, Deputy Mitchell returned fire and slightly wounded the subject. Another deputy located the subject later that night and the man was shot a second time, which resulted in him becoming blind.

Deputy Mitchaell was survived by his wife and four children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 89th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered. I am sure that you are proud that your family continued your legacy of protecting and serving.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 13, 2012

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