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Sergeant James Delbert Mitchell, Jr. | Amarillo Police Department, Texas Amarillo Police Department, Texas

Sergeant

James Delbert Mitchell, Jr.

Amarillo Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Monday, November 11, 1985

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 43

Tour: 16 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/11/1985

Weapon: Handgun; 9 mm

Suspect: Executed in 2002

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Sergeant Mitchell was shot and killed while returning home from work. when he stopped to render aid at the scene of a one-car accident he witnessed on I-27. The driver of the vehicle began to flee. When Sergeant Mitchell ordered him to stop he opened fire with a 9 mm handgun, striking Sergeant Mitchell four times.The shooter was sentenced to death and is scheduled to be executed in 2002.

Sergeant Mitchell had been with the agency for 16 years and was survived by his wife and two daughters.

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As a 25 year old man at the time of Sgt, Mitchell's death. I can say this man was/is a man's man! He truly made a difference in peoples lives. I am one of those. Because of Sgt. Mitchell's involvement in my younger life, I can proudly say that I am now a 51 year old male that has no criminal record what-so-ever, and it is because of the way he handled my situation when I was younger and so much dumber.
Police Officers and Law Enforcement can and do make a positive impact in individual's lives. If only more were like Sgt. Mitchell, its been 26 years since his murder. I think of him often. This is a great man I believe and thank him for his impact on my life!
I would have done anything to help this man. He cared about his fellow man, and I am proof that he cared enough. I can not say enough about this man. I wish more law enforcement were like him !

Mark K. King
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January 7, 2011

 

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