Deputy Sheriff Mitchell Robinson

Deputy Sheriff Mitchell Robinson

McDowell County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, October 5, 1933

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Mitchell Robinson

Deputy Mitchell Robinson succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when he fell from the running board of a vehicle.

He was patrolling along with members of the West Virginia State Police when they attempted to stop a vehicle. As the vehicle he was riding started to slow down he opened the door to get onto the running board, but fell off and struck his head. He was transported to a hospital in Welch where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.

Deputy Robinson had served with the McDowell County Sheriff's Department for only one year. He was survived by his mother and sister. He was buried at Marion, Virginia.

Bio

  • Age 21
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
  • Incident Date Sunday, October 1, 1933

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Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 5, 2020

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