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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Texas Politician Allegedly Stabbed, Husband Killed By Grandson
A Texas politician was allegedly stabbed by her grandson Monday morning in an attack that killed her husband. Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell, who served as the first Black mayor of Lewisville, Texas, from 1993 to 2000, was hospitalized Monday morning and is in stable condition and being treated for stab wounds. Her husband, Fred Mitchell, was pronounced dead around 5 a.m. Mitchell Blake Reinacher, Bobbie and Fred Mitchell's 23-year-old grandson, was arrested and has been charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was still at the scene when police arrived and he was arrested without incident, police said. 'The crime scene remains active as [Lewisville police] crime scene investigators and detectives continue processing evidence and working to determine the circumstances that led to the attack,' a news release reads. Lewisville Mayor TJ Gilmore wrote on Facebook that Bobbie Mitchell underwent surgery and is expected to fully recover. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said in a statement that he and his wife are 'heartbroken' over Fred Mitchell's death. 'I thank the Lewisville Police Department and other first responders for their quick response and for rushing Commissioner Mitchell to the hospital,' Abbott said. 'Cecilia and I pray for Commissioner Mitchell as she recovers from her injuries and for Fred Mitchell's family and loved ones as they mourn his death.' Rachel Roberts, the Lewisville police public information officer, said in a statement reported by CBS News that the stabbing will have a 'profound impact' on Lewisville. 'The City of Lewisville stands united in rejecting violence and remains committed to justice, peace, and the safety of all who live and serve here,' Roberts said.
USA Today
22-04-2025
- USA Today
Texas county commissioner injured, husband killed in stabbing, grandson arrested
Texas county commissioner injured, husband killed in stabbing, grandson arrested This story has been updated to correct the name spelling of Mitchell Blake Reinacher. A Texas commissioner was injured and her husband was killed after police said they were allegedly stabbed by their grandson. Police in Lewisville, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, said that Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell and her husband, Fred Mitchell, were found with stab wounds on the morning of April 21. The discovery was made after police said they responded to reports of an "assault in progress" at around 3:50 a.m. local time. According to police, both Mitchell and her husband were transported to a local hospital. Officials said Bobbie Mitchell is in stable condition, but her husband was pronounced dead at around 5 a.m. local time. Police said the suspect, 23-year-old Mitchell Blake Reinacher, was arrested and charged. He was charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to online records. USA TODAY could not immediately find an attorney representing Reinacher on Tuesday. A 'prominent public servant' Police added that Bobbie Mitchell is a "prominent public servant" and was Lewisville's first Black mayor. According to Mitchell's bio on the Denton County Commissioners' website, she served as mayor from 1993 to 2000 before becoming a Denton County Commissioner, serving in the position from 2000 to today. The bio added that Mitchell has nine grandchildren, including Reinacher. "This is a heartbreaking tragedy and I extend my sincerest condolences to the Mitchell family," Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth said in a statement. "Commissioner Mitchell has spent years supporting the residents of Denton County, now her family needs our prayers and compassion. I stand ready to assist in anyway needed." Lewisville Mayor TJ Gilmore also released a statement thanking first responders and wishing Bobbie Mitchell a speedy recovery. "The City is holding our Commissioner and her family close to our hearts," Gilmore said. "If you've ever been at an event where Bobbie has prayed over you, please lift her and the family up as she has lifted our community." Sharon Leon, a neighbor of the Mitchell's told local news station NBC 5 that Fred Mitchell was a constant presence in the community. "He spends a lot of time out watering his plants and he has a big smile and says 'hi' every single time that we come out," Leon told NBC 5. "I just feel like, why did that happen to that poor guy and her?" Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Texas Republican county official stabbed, husband killed in home attack
A Texas politician was stabbed and her husband was killed after their grandson allegedly attacked them at their Lewisville home early Monday morning. Republican Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell, 76, and her husband were stabbed early Monday morning by their grandson, according to police. Fred Mitchell, Bobbie Mitchell's husband, was pronounced dead just after 5 a.m. Bobbie Mitchell was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive her injuries. The Lewisville Police Department said on Facebook that the double stabbing happened on Monday at 3:53 a.m. Mitchell Blake Reinacher, the couple's 23-year-old grandson, was arrested at the house and is charged with murder and aggravated assault. Self-defense Claim In Austin Metcalf Slaying Is 'Uphill Battle': Expert Denton County is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Mitchell was the first Black mayor of Lewisville when she was elected in 1993. She was mayor of Lewisville until she resigned in 2000, when she ran for Denton County commissioner for Precinct 3, which is her current position. Read On The Fox News App Bobbie Mitchell has two children and nine grandchildren, according to the Denton County government. Reinacher is listed as one of Mitchell's grandsons. Texas Man Who Fatally Shot 23 People At El Paso Walmart In 2019 To Plead Guilty To Murder In addition to her time as Lewisville mayor and Denton County commissioner for Precinct 3, Mitchell was also involved in her community. She has served on the local YMCA board of directors, Denton County Welfare board of directors and was part of the Lewisville Area Republican Women. The Lewisville Noon Rotary, of which both Bobbie Mitchell and Fred Mitchell are members, said on Facebook that Bobbie was listed in stable condition and transferred to the ICU to recover from her stab wounds. In a Facebook post, Denton County Judge Andy Eads called the incident a "huge tragedy." "I ask that you keep her and her family in your prayers as she recovers," Eads wrote. "Her beloved husband, Fred Mitchell, a longtime friend, will be greatly missed. Please honor their privacy as the family navigates this horrible tragedy."Original article source: Texas Republican county official stabbed, husband killed in home attack
Fox News
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Texas Republican county official stabbed, husband killed in home attack
A Texas politician was stabbed and her husband was killed after their grandson allegedly attacked them at their Lewisville home early Monday morning. Republican Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell, 76, and her husband were stabbed early Monday morning by their grandson, according to police. Fred Mitchell, Bobbie Mitchell's husband, was pronounced dead just after 5 a.m. Bobbie Mitchell was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive her injuries. The Lewisville Police Department said on Facebook that the double stabbing happened on Monday at 3:53 a.m. Mitchell Blake Reinacher, the couple's 23-year-old grandson, was arrested at the house and is charged with murder and aggravated assault. Denton County is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Mitchell was the first Black mayor of Lewisville when she was elected in 1993. She was mayor of Lewisville until she resigned in 2000, when she ran for Denton County commissioner for Precinct 3, which is her current position. Bobbie Mitchell has two children and nine grandchildren, according to the Denton County government. Reinacher is listed as one of Mitchell's grandsons. In addition to her time as Lewisville mayor and Denton County commissioner for Precinct 3, Mitchell was also involved in her community. She has served on the local YMCA board of directors, Denton County Welfare board of directors and was part of the Lewisville Area Republican Women. The Lewisville Noon Rotary, of which both Bobbie Mitchell and Fred Mitchell are members, said on Facebook that Bobbie was listed in stable condition and transferred to the ICU to recover from her stab wounds. In a Facebook post, Denton County Judge Andy Eads called the incident a "huge tragedy." "I ask that you keep her and her family in your prayers as she recovers," Eads wrote. "Her beloved husband, Fred Mitchell, a longtime friend, will be greatly missed. Please honor their privacy as the family navigates this horrible tragedy."
Newsweek
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Who Is Mitchell Blake Reinacher? Man Arrested for Stabbing Texas Politician
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The grandson of Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell was arrested on Monday after he allegedly stabbed the Texas politician and her husband. Why It Matters The Lewisville Police Department described Mitchell as a "prominent public servant" in a press release posted to Facebook. She was elected as the city's first Black mayor in 1993 and previously served on the Lewisville City Council. She resigned as mayor in 2000 to pursue her county position. What To Know Lewisville Police Department officers responded to a report of an assault on Springwood Drive at around 3:53 a.m. Responding officers found two victims, a male and a female, suffering from apparent stab wounds. The victims were identified as Bobbie Mitchell and her husband, Fred Mitchell. Police identified the suspect as their grandson, Michell Blake Reinacher. He was still on the scene when officials arrived. Michell Blake Reinacher (right), grandson of Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell (left), was arrested after he allegedly stabbed the Texas politician. Michell Blake Reinacher (right), grandson of Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell (left), was arrested after he allegedly stabbed the Texas politician. Denton County and City of Lewisville Jail Officials said Reinacher was taken into custody "immediately" and "without incident." Bobbie Mitchell, who is the commissioner for Precinct 3, is in stable condition and is being treated for stab wounds. Fred Mitchell was pronounced dead from his injuries shortly after 5 a.m. The commissioner has lived in Lewisville since 1971. She has two children, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She has been serving in government roles since 1985. Who Is Mitchell Reinacher? Reinacher, 23, is a Lewisville resident. He was booked into the Lewisville jail. He is charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. What People Are Saying Denton County Judge Andy Eads, on Facebook: "My dear friend, colleague and mentor Precinct 3 Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell has suffered a huge tragedy this morning. I ask that you keep her and her family in your prayers as she recovers. Her beloved husband, Fred Mitchell, a longtime friend, will be greatly missed. Please honor their privacy as the family navigates this horrible tragedy." Texas State Representative Jared Patterson, on X, formerly Twitter: "Please join Leslie and me in prayer for Denton County's most beloved public servant, Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell, as she attempts to recover from this attack while mourning the death of her husband, Fred." What Happens Next The Lewisville Police Department said the crime scene will remain active as investigators and detectives continue to process evidence and look into the circumstances leading up to the attack. Police also said that additional information will be released as the investigation continues. Do you have a story that Newsweek should be covering? Do you have any questions about this story? Contact LiveNews@
