Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 1 year
Badge # 2949
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 11/15/1915
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman James F. Mitchell was shot and killed as he was questioning suspects. Officer Mitchell observed four suspicious men on the street. As Officer Mitchell questioned them and began a protective search for weapons, one of the men attempted to flee. As he fled, he drew a revolver and fired, striking Officer Mitchell.
Officer Mitchell was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his wounds several hours later.
