Deputy Sheriff Joshua Shane Mitchell, Reagan County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Joshua Shane Mitchell

Reagan County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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Joshua Shane Mitchell

Deputy Sheriff Josh Mitchell was shot and killed as he and other officers searched for a suicidal suspect in Big Lake, Texas, shortly after 6:00 pm.

The suspect was encountered in the 1100 block of Main Street and he opened fire on Deputy Mitchell, fatally wounding him. Deputy Mitchell succumbed to his wounds while being transported to a hospital in San Angelo.

The suspect barricaded himself in his home but was taken into custody after shooting himself in the face. He died of the self-inflicted gunshot wound one week later.

Deputy Mitchell had served with the Reagan County Sheriff's Office for six years. He is survived by his wife, parents, siblings, and grandparents.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 6 years
Badge 805

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Committed suicide

suicidal subject

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Brother we never met and I'm not law enforcement, I am working on the road by Stiles Cemetery for a frac site so I ventured over to just walk around and pay respects I suppose. Your memorial and windmill caught my attention first, and after researching your name, I just wanted to say thank you for your service and I appreciate you. Rest easy, my friend.

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