Henderson County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, May 11, 1902
Add to My HeroesJesse Mitchell
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Mitchell was shot and killed aboard an excursion steamer on the Green River near Spottsville, Kentucky.
A man on the steamer began fighting with other passengers. As Deputy Mitchell attempted to arrest him the man shot and killed him. The subject was arrested when the steamer docked at Evansville, Indiana.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Mitchell,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Henderson County.
R.I.P.
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