Richland Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch: Monday, April 20, 1981
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: R-7
Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: April 20, 1981
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Mitchem was killed when his vehicle was struck by a train at an unguarded crossing. He was en route to court at the time of the accident.
Patrolman Mitchem was survived by his wife and two children.