Constable James W. Mitchell, Bell County Constable's Office

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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Constable Mitchell,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bell County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 22, 2025