Moore County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, December 14, 1996
Add to My HeroesDonald Rex Mitchell
Deputy Mitchell suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to an emergency call involving a natural gas explosion. Other responding deputies found Deputy Mitchell on the side of the road with his patrol car still running. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Deputy Mitchell had served with the agency for 5 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Mitchell,
Sir, even though it has been 16 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Moore County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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U.S. Border Patrol
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