Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, July 11, 1904
Add to My HeroesHouston Mitchell
Deputy Sheriff Houston Mitchell and Deputy Sheriff Thomas McDermott were shot and killed while attempting to stop illegal gambling in Shelby and Memphis counties. While raiding a club the two deputies were shot and killed.
Over 40 suspects were arrested during the raid. Five were charged with murder. Only one was tried for murder and he was acquitted.
Deputy Mitchell had served with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for five years.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsYour killers may have never faced justice here on earth but they surely faced a higher justice at a later time. Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
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