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Patrolman Thomas M. Mitchell | East Chicago Police Department, Indiana East Chicago Police Department, Indiana

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Thomas M. Mitchell

East Chicago Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch: Sunday, September 23, 1923

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 38

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/22/1923

Weapon: Handgun; Revolver

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Patrolman Thomas Mitchell and Patrolman Robert Kucken responded to a disturbance shortly after midnight at a local soft drink parlor which had erupted into gunfire when two patrons drew revolvers and began firing.

One suspect was fleeing through the back door when both officers entered through the front door and commanded him to halt. He dropped behind a table and opened fire on the officers.

The suspect who shot both officers was shot and killed. Another suspect, who killed the business' patron, was arrested for that murder.

Patrolman Robert Kucken was killed instantly and Patrolman Mitchell succumbed to his wounds the following day.

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Patrolman Robert Kucken
East Chicago Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch: Saturday, September 22, 1923
Cause: Gunfire

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An old East Chicago policeman has not forgotten. Rest in peace brother.

Armando Roche
Special Agent, DEA
November 25, 2006

 

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