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John E. Mills
- Sep. 07, 1940 -
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Resided: |
TN, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Sep. 07, 1940 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 30 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Kingsport Police Dept.
TN
USA |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
On The Job: |
2 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
TN
USA
Sat. Sep. 07, 1940
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Summary: |
Patrolman Mills was shot and killed in an ambush by one of two brothers who had escaped from the Bristol jail. The shooting occurred between Catawba and Watauga Streets. Patrolman Mills was shot once in the back of the head and once in the arm.
The gunman was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. On October 20, 1955, he escaped from the Tennessee State Penitentiary. March 27, 1958, he was recaptured by FBI agents in Baltimore, Maryland, just a few hours after he made the "ten most wanted list".
Patrolman Mills had served with the Kingsport Police Department for 2 years and also was a member of the fire departmen
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