Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Mitchell was shot and killed in the line of duty. He had served with the agency for 4 years and was survived by his wife and 2 children.
Survivors
He had served with the agency for 4 years and was survived by his wife and 2 children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Mitchell gave the Chatham County Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Savannah community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Mitchell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman William R. Mitchell is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In GA, 549 of 905 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Chatham County Police Department, 5 of 11 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 45.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William R. Mitchell's cause is highlighted.
How William R. Mitchell Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William R. Mitchell is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William R. Mitchell was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
10 officers from Chatham County Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
