Moore County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, December 14, 1996
Add to My HeroesDonald Rex Mitchell
Deputy Donald Mitchell suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to an emergency call involving a natural gas explosion. Other responding deputies found Deputy Mitchell on the side of the road with his patrol car still running. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Deputy Mitchell had served with the Moore County Sheriff's Office for five years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsDeputy Mitchell,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Moore County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 14, 2021
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