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On July 22, 1910, in Belton, Texas, Constable James W. Mitchell, a 30-year-old white male, was fatally shot while investigating reports of a suspected "peeper." After an unsuccessful search, Constable Mitchell was returning to his office when the suspect emerged and shot him in the back. Despite his injuries, Constable Mitchell managed to identify the assailant to fellow officers before succumbing to his wounds.
The suspect, identified as 18-year-old Henry Gentry, an African American mal ...Read More
The suspect, identified as 18-year-old Henry Gentry, an African American mal ...Read More
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James W. Mitchell
Male
White / Caucasian
Belton
TX
1910-07-22
30
James
Mitchell
11/28/2025
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The events surrounding Constable James W. Mitchell's tragic death have been a haunting reminder of t... ...Read More
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09/07/2023
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