A Texas politician was allegedly stabbed by her grandson Monday morning in an assault that killed her husband.
Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell, who served as the primary Black mayor of Lewisville, Texas, from 1993 to 2000, was hospitalized Monday morning and is in steady situation and being handled for stab wounds. Her husband, Fred Mitchell, was pronounced lifeless round 5 a.m.
Mitchell Blake Reinacher, Bobbie and Fred Mitchell’s 23-year-old grandson, was arrested and has been charged with homicide and aggravated assault with a lethal weapon. He was nonetheless on the scene when police arrived and he was arrested with out incident, police mentioned.
“The crime scene stays energetic as [Lewisville police] crime scene investigators and detectives proceed processing proof and dealing to find out the circumstances that led to the assault,” a news release reads.
Lewisville Mayor TJ Gilmore wrote on Facebook that Bobbie Mitchell underwent surgical procedure and is predicted to completely get well.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said in a statement that he and his spouse are “heartbroken” over Fred Mitchell’s loss of life.
“I thank the Lewisville Police Division and different first responders for his or her fast response and for speeding Commissioner Mitchell to the hospital,” Abbott mentioned. “Cecilia and I pray for Commissioner Mitchell as she recovers from her accidents and for Fred Mitchell’s household and family members as they mourn his loss of life.”
Rachel Roberts, the Lewisville police public info officer, mentioned in an announcement reported by CBS News that the stabbing may have a “profound impression” on Lewisville.
“The Metropolis of Lewisville stands united in rejecting violence and stays dedicated to justice, peace, and the protection of all who stay and serve right here,” Roberts mentioned.
