Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, December 31, 1949
Add to My HeroesGeorge M. Mitchell
Officer Mitchell was shot to death by two robbers while he and another officer were on stakeout duty in a grocery store at Gratz and Berks streets. Two men were later arrested, tried and sentenced to death.
Officer Mitchell was a U.S Army veteran of WWII.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge 3184
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to Death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Mitchell,
On today, the 68th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during WW II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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