Constable James W. Mitchell

Constable James W. Mitchell | Bell County Constable's Office - Precinct 1, Texas
Bell County Constable's Office - Precinct 1, Texas
Constable James W. Mitchell

Bell County Constable's Office - Precinct 1, Texas

End of Watch Friday, July 22, 1910

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James W. Mitchell

Constable James Mitchell was shot and killed by a suspected peeper he was tracking.

After unsuccessfully searching for him Constable Mitchell was returning to his office when the suspect appeared and shot him in the back. Constable Mitchell was able to identify the suspect to other officers before he died.

The subject was located following a massive manhunt. The man was located and shot, then dragged through the town's main street and his body was burned.

Bio

  • Age 30
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and burned
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Rest in Peace Constable James W. Mitchell. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice Protecting the citizens of Bell County, Texas. Your Service is Exemplary in all respects.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the hounds of hell forever gnaw on the rotten soul of your murderer. May the flames of hell forever consume him!

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

July 20, 2016

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