Police Officer Larry Brian Mitchell

Police Officer Larry Brian Mitchell

Gallup Police Department, New Mexico

End of Watch Wednesday, May 30, 2001

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Larry Brian Mitchell

Officer Larry Mitchell was shot and killed while attempting to enter the mobile home of a barricaded man at approximately 6 am.

Officer Mitchell and six other SWAT team members were fired upon entering the house. Officer Mitchell was struck in the side just above his vest. A second officer was also shot, but his vest stopped the round.

Officers had initially responded to the home after reports of gunfire following a domestic dispute. After barricading himself in the home, the man fired shots from the house throughout the night. The suspect eventually surrendered approximately four hours after shooting Officer Mitchell.

On August 28, 2004, the suspect pled guilty to second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. He was sentenced to 34 years in prison.

Officer Mitchell had served with the Gallup Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old son.

Bio

  • Age 23
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge 11

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
  • Offender Sentenced to 34 years

barricade, domestic, shots fired, swat

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Today is a day many are appreciated for wearing the badge. You were too young to have been taken away. What happened to you made me grow up and be a better person. Thank you. RIP. May God bless your son and Erika.

Diane Dosal
Gallup PD/APD

January 9, 2023

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