Eureka Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, December 1, 1974
Add to My HeroesJoseph Patrick Mitchell
Officer Mitchell was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a burglar alarm call. During the response the vehicle he was riding in struck another car that ran a stop sign. Officer Mitchell and the officer he was responding with were both off duty but were responding because all of the on duty officers were involved in controlling a riot in another part of the city.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer Mitchell,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Eureka. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
December 1, 2024
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