Patrolman Mitchell A. Stone

Patrolman Mitchell A. Stone

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, April 29, 1959

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Mitchell A. Stone

Patrolman Mitchell A. Stone was shot and killed as he attempted to question a man who was reported to have a gun.

He and his partner were searching for the suspects when a female hailed their patrol car at W. Roosevelt Road and S. Wabash Avenue. She advised them that a man she had been with was carrying a gun. Her companion had already left the intersection and was headed to the parking lot at 1241 S. Michigan Avenue. Patrolman Stone followed the suspect there on foot. Minutes later, shots were heard and Patrolman Stone was found dying in the alley.

Captured a short time later, the suspect admitted to shooting Patrolman Stone because he didn't want to be caught while carrying a gun. He also provided police with information that led to the arrest of his accomplices and the recovery of stolen diamonds, that they had buried under gravel in the parking lot.

The 38-year-old ex-convict was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. During the next nine years, he received a stay of execution 15 times. In 1968 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that his sentence was unconstitutional because people who were against the death penalty were not allowed on the jury. One year later the Illinois Supreme Court commuted his sentence to 50 to 100 years. He was paroled in 1979.

Bio

  • Age 38
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 4030

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Paroled in 1979

weapons violation

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Patrolman Stone,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

April 29, 2019

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