Amarillo Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Monday, November 11, 1985
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 11, 1985
Weapon Used: Handgun; 9 mm
Suspect Info: Executed in 2002
Sergeant James 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 was executed in 2002.
Sergeant Mitchell had served with the Amarillo Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.