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Sam Mitchell

Case from Huntsville, AL dated Aug 23, 2018

Victim Details

Sam Mitchell

Male

Black / African American

Huntsville

AL

2018-08-23

57

Sam

Mitchell

07/10/2026

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In the late summer of 2018, the life of 57-year-old Sam Mitchell was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire in Huntsville, Alabama. On the evening of August 23rd, Mitchell was found lying beside a vehicle on Crestmore Avenue, having been shot multiple times. He was a beloved father to five boys and a cherished grandfather, known for his down-to-earth personality and his passion for cooking.

The news of his violent death sent ripples of grief and shock through his family and the wider ...
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  • AL.com: Police identify 57-year-old killed in north Huntsville shooting
  • WHNT.com: Police investigating fatal shooting in Huntsville
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