Police Officer William Davis Mitchell
Waco Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, October 27, 1900

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 27, 1900
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Executed in 1901

Officer Mitchel was shot and killed after being dispatched to a disturbance at a local saloon. While dismounting his horse he was shot several times.

The suspect was executed on October 25, 1901.

Officer Mitchell had been with the agency for 6 months. He was survived by his wife and three children.