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Billy Mitchell

Case from Meridian, MS dated Oct 02, 2023

Victim Details

Billy Mitchell

Male

Black / African American

Meridian

MS

2023-10-02

65

Billy

Mitchell

07/25/2026

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In the quiet city of Meridian, Mississippi, the life of 65-year-old Billy Ralph Mitchell was tragically cut short on October 2, 2023. A Black male known in his community, Mitchell was found deceased at the intersection of 17th Street and 26th Avenue, the victim of fatal gun violence. The Meridian Police Department responded to reports of a shooting and discovered the scene.

Mitchell, who worked as a concrete finisher and light laborer when he was able, was a father to four children: Johnn ...
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  • Meridian Star: One dead, one arrested in Monday shootings
  • https://www.wtok.com: Man found dead at 17th Street/26th Avenue
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