THOMAS M MITCHELL
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Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 4-W: 17
Department: East Chicago, Indiana, P.D.
End of Watch: September 23, 1923
Cause: SHOT
Age: 38
Years of Service: Unk
Description: Patrolman Mitchell and Patrolman Robert Kucken were both shot in an exchange of gunfire when they attempted to arrest a suspect who had just shot and killed a man during an argument. Patrolman Kucken died at the scene. Patrolman Mitchell was transported to the hospital where he died the next day. The suspect also died.
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