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Corporal Martinus Mitchum, a 38-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 26, 2021, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mitchum, who was a dedicated police professional and a reserve deputy constable at Tulane University, was working security at a high school basketball game when the incident occurred.
The suspect, John Shallerhorn, 35, was denied entry to the game for refusing to wear a mask, which led to an altercation. Mitchum intervened to assist in escorting Shalle ...Read More
The suspect, John Shallerhorn, 35, was denied entry to the game for refusing to wear a mask, which led to an altercation. Mitchum intervened to assist in escorting Shalle ...Read More
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Martinus Mitchum
Male
Black / African American
New-orleans
LA
2021-02-26
38
Martinus
Mitchum
11/24/2025
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I'm reflecting on the testimony from Corporal Mitchum’s colleagues and it’s really sticking with... ...Read More
08/31/2024
08/31/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been thinking a lot about the role of mental health in violent incidents like ... ...Read More
12/26/2023
I've been thinking a lot about the role of mental health in violent incidents like ... ...Read More
12/26/2023
I can't stop thinking about Corporal Martinus Mitchum and the role he played in the community. As so... ...Read More
12/01/2023
12/01/2023
