U.S. Army offers up to $25,000 for information in fatal shooting of drill sergeant on New Yearโs Day
SAN ANTONIO โ The U.S. Army is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person, or persons, responsible for killing Sergeant Jessica Mitchell, who was fatally shot on New Yearโs Day in San Antonio. The Armyโs Criminal Investigation Command announced the $25,000 reward on Thursday, asking anyone with information in the โsenseless murderโ to come forward. San Antonio police said the car she was driving, a white 2019 Dodge Charger, was shot at by a person in a red vehicle. Since the shooting, San Antonio police have also been asking for the publicโs help in finding the suspect. Mitchell, 30, was assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.
Police searching for information in death of drill sergeant early New Yearโs Day
SAN ANTONIO โ Authorities are searching for any information that might help lead them to a suspect in the death of a 30-year-old U.S. Army drill sergeant on Jan. 1. Officials said Sgt. Officials believe she may have swerved into the other car, causing minor damage and paint transfer. Mitchell was shot several times and was taken to an area hospital where she died of her injuries around 3:21 a.m. Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 210-224-7867.
Family hit twice by gun violence remembers legacy of late Army drill sergeant
SAN ANTONIO โ A Topeka, Kansas, family is demanding justice after their loved one, U.S. Army Drill Sgt. Jessica Mitchell, was gunned down early New Yearโs Day. The family said Jessica Mitchell was beyond loved by those who knew her. โShe is shy at first but very positive,โ said Mayo Mitchell, Jessicaโs father, also an Army veteran. They had this to say for the suspect still at large:โThou shall not kill,โ Mayo Mitchell said.
San Antonio police need your help locating suspect involved in fatal shooting of drill sergeant on New Yearโs Day
SAN ANTONIO โ The San Antonio Police Department is requesting the publicโs help in locating the suspect(s) involved in a fatal shooting on New Yearโs Day. According to investigators, the shooting happened after 2:00 a.m. on east Interstate Highway 10 and West Avenue. pic.twitter.com/reH7Y18xAW โ San Antonio PD (@SATXPolice) January 4, 2021Investigators say they found a white Dodge Charger with multiple gunshots to the driverโs side door and window. Police say the suspect vehicle is possibly red in color and should have damage to the passenger side of the vehicle. Related: Drill sergeant at Joint Base San Antonio shot, killed on New Yearโs Day along I-10, officials say
Drill sergeant at Joint Base San Antonio shot, killed on New Yearโs Day along I-10, officials say
SAN ANTONIO โ A drill sergeant assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the JBSA. Sergeant Jessica Mitchell, a 68E Dental Specialist, was pronounced dead at University Hospital San Antonio at around 3 a.m. on Friday, according to the JBSA. San Antonio Police Department and the Armyโs Criminal Investigation Division are still investigating the situation. โWe are devastated by the tragic loss of Drill Sergeant Jessica Mitchell. We are focused on supporting Drill Sergeant Mitchellโs family as well as her soldiers during this extremely difficult time,โ said Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster, the MEDCoE Commanding General.