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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bobbie Mitchell Stabbed: Details of Grandson's Alleged Attack Revealed
Originally appeared on E! Online More information is emerging about the attack on Bobbie Mitchell. After an alleged stabbing attack by her grandson Mitchell Reinacher left the Texas politician hospitalized and her husband Fred Mitchell dead, police documents are shedding more light on how they say it unfolded. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by NBC 5 Dallas Fort-Worth, someone inside the victims' home called police just before 4 a.m. on April 21, reporting someone had a knife. The staffer who took the 911 call reportedly heard screams and evidence of a struggle. The responding officer, according to the documents, found a white, four-door vehicle parked in front of the Mitchells' home with the headlights on and passenger side door open, before hearing screams coming from within the house. The officer said, once inside, said he found the suspect—later identified as the couple's grandson—'standing in the hallway over the body of Fred Mitchell. Fred Mitchell was bleeding severely from stab wounds to the chest.' The officer then arrested the 23-year-old and removed him from the house. According to the report, per NBC 5, police then found Bobbie inside the house with critical injuries, adding the Denton County commissioner told police at the scene that 'her grandson broke into their house, stated he was going to kill them, went to the kitchen to get a knife, returned to their bedroom, and began stabbing both her and her husband.' More from E! Online Michelle Obama Breaks Silence on Skipping Donald Trump's Inauguration Kanye West Says He Had Past Incestuous Relationship With Cousin Penn Badgley Makes Rare Comment on Dating Blake Lively During Gossip Girl Fame According to the report, per NBC 5, police then found Bobbie inside the house with critical injuries, adding the Denton County commissioner told police at the scene that 'her grandson broke into their house, stated he was going to kill them, went to the kitchen to get a knife, returned to their bedroom, and began stabbing both her and her husband.' Police reportedly found a 6-inch serrated steak knife with blood on it on the home. The knife's blade had allegedly been bent 90 degrees, which police say was an indication 'of the amount of violent force with which it was wielded against Fred and Bobbie Mitchell.' Per the documents, the couple's grandson—who had been living with them since late 2024—was read his Miranda rights and refused to speak with police. He is currently being held in the Denton County Jail on $600,000 bond for murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. E! News previously reached out to Lewisville police for comment but has not yet heard back. Following the devastating attack, members of the Lewisville and Denton County communities have spoken out in support of Bobbie and Fred. During a Commissioners Court meeting held on April 22, Denton County Judge Andy Eads held a moment of silence, according to The Dallas Morning News, in honor of the Mitchells. And in addition to praising Bobbie for her dedicated service, the judge added of Fred, 'He may not have been elected, he may not have been appointed. He too served, as well, being that ever-supportive political spouse.' (E! News and NBC 5 are both part of NBCUniversal family.) For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
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.
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."
CBS News
21-04-2025
- CBS News
Texas county official injured and husband killed in stabbing, grandson under arrest, police say
A county commissioner in Denton County , Texas, is in the hospital and her husband is dead after a stabbing attack by the victims' grandson, local police said Monday. Police in Lewisville — a suburban city north of Dallas — said officers responded to a home just before 4 a.m. Monday on Springwood Drive near Elmwood Drive. They said they found County Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell and Fred Mitchell had both been stabbed. Police identified the suspect as 23-year-old Mitchell Reinacher, the couple's grandson. They said he was still at the scene of the incident and officers arrested him without incident. Paramedics took the Mitchells to area hospitals, where Fred Mitchell was pronounced dead. Bobbie Mitchell survived and is in stable condition, police said. Reinacher is in the Lewisville Jail facing charges of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police did not say what happened leading up to the stabbing. Bobbie Mitchell has served on the Denton County Commission since 2000. Before that, the Republican was the mayor of Lewisville from 1993 to 2000, the first Black person to hold that office. According to Mitchell's biography page on Denton County's website, the couple has nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Denton County released a statement Monday afternoon on the family's behalf: "Our wonderful mother, Bobbie J. Mitchell, is expected to recover from the tragic events that occurred this morning. We are very thankful for the outreach everyone has extended to us on behalf of our family. Our mother offers her blessings to all who have reached out. We will provide updates on a later date for the funeral service for our beloved father, Fred Mitchell." "The City is holding our Commissioner and her family close to our hearts. We are grateful for the quick response from our Police, Fire, and the hospital staff who have taken great care of Commissioner Mitchell. 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," Lewisville Mayor TJ Gilmore said in a statement. "This news will have a profound impact on our community. 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," Lewisville police public information officer Rachel Roberts said in a statement.
