Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, December 31, 1971
Add to My HeroesJohnny Edward Mitchell
Police Officer Johnny Mitchell succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle crash on July 22nd, 1971.
His patrol car struck another vehicle head-on at an I-95 exit ramp during the chase by members of the Opa-locka Police Department. Officer Mitchell remained in a coma for several weeks before succumbing to his injuries.
Officer Mitchell was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Metro-Dade Police Department for one year. He is survived by his wife and two young children.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 50
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Thursday, July 22, 1971
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsOfficer Mitchell,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USAF during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 31, 2021
