Robert R. “Bobby” Mitchell

Deadly force

A deputy with the Scott County Sheriff's Department stopped Robert Mitchell for a broken taillight. A female friend was riding with him. The deputy then discovered Mitchell was driving on a suspended license and had a warrant out for his arrest. According to Mitchell's female friend, when the deputy attempted to arrest Mitchell, he resisted and jumped back in the other. A second struggle occurred, and this time the deputy jumped into the car on top of Mitchell as Mitchell attempted to drive off. The deputy warned Mitchell he was going to shoot him, but Mitchell kept going, and the deputy shot him twice. The deputy got out the car, and Mitchell drove four more miles to a gas station, dropping his friend off on the way. He died later in the hospital.