Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Mitchell was shot and killed in a shootout following a robbery at a drug store. The suspect was also shot and killed.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Mitchell served with the Tulsa Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Tulsa community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Mitchell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Lawrence B. Mitchell is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Tulsa Police Department, 30 of 42 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Lawrence B. Mitchell's cause is highlighted.
How Lawrence B. Mitchell Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Lawrence B. Mitchell is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Lawrence B. Mitchell was killed by gun; unknown type.
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