Jessica Mitchell, a 30-year-old U.S. Army drill sergeant, was shot and killed in San Antonio, Texas.
Jessica Mitchell Found Murdered. “Jessica Mitchell, 30, “was the victim of multiple gunshot wounds,” said Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, in a statement. Mitchell was found in a vehicle by firefighters responding to a report of a vehicle collision, NBC affiliate WOAI in San Antonio reported.” [NBC News]
First Responders Initially Believed The Crime Scene Was A Car Crash. “On New Year’s Day around 2:30 a.m., first responders went to what they thought was a car crash on the North Side. Instead, a team of firefighters discovered a shooting victim.” [Morgan Burrell]
Police Searching For “Possibly Red” Vehicle In Connection With Murder. “Officers were dispatched to eastbound IH-10 and West Ave. for a stranded vehicle in the left lane causing a hazard. Officers arrived and found a white 2019 Dodge Charger (similar to the one pictured) with multiple gunshots to the driver’s side door and window. The victim, 30-year-old Jessica Mitchell, was transported by EMS to University Hospital where she was pronounced deceased by hospital staff. The suspect vehicle is possibly red in color and should have damage to the passenger side of the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to please contact SAPD’s Homicide Unit at (210) 207-7635.” [San Antonio Police]
Army Confirms Mitchell’s Death In Statement. “We can confirm that Staff Sergeant Jessica Mitchell, a drill sergeant assigned to U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE), on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas was pronounced dead at University Hospital San Antonio around 3 a.m. on January 1, 2021. Mitchell, a 68E Dental Specialist, has been assigned to MEDCoE since August 2019. Prior to this assignment she served at a JBSA dental clinic since October 2017.” [US Army Statement]
Mitchell’s Father Devastated By The Death. “”I told all my children, I want you to do better than what I have done,” Mayo Mitchell said. “She and my children have so far and she wanted to be the best that she can be in her military career. But that was cut short.”” [News4SA]
Mitchell’s Brother Justice Was Shot And Killed In 2017. “On June 26, 2017, police responded to the Church’s Chicken located at 3001 SW 10th were they found Mitchell suffering from two apparent gunshot wounds. He was then taken to a local hospital where he later died. ” [KSNT]
Mitchell’s Family Wants Better Gun Laws After The Murders. ““Since Justice died, I had been really vocal about reaching out to parents who have lost other kids here and I’m a part of Mom’s demand action.” She’s hopeful others recognize the importance of implementing the right safety measures. “Just please if you’re a gun owner please be responsible, lock your guns up, Justice’s gun was stolen out of a car and he was killed by somebody else’s gun and we can’t prosecute that gun owner so just be responsible if you’re a gun owner because at any moment you can be right where we’re at.”” [WIBW]
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Video: Mitchell’s father and childhood friend react to her death.
Jessica’s childhood friend and father spoke with me earlier today about her murder. Neither understand why this has happened and they want answers. pic.twitter.com/iV64YyT7K8
— Morgan Burrell (@Morgan_Burrell) January 2, 2021
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