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U.S. National Guard Member Accused of Threatening Woman With Gun

9/9/2026

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Mitchell, a U.S. National Guard member, allegedly threatened to shoot a woman in a black van.
The dispute arose over hairstyles and whether they complied with Army regulations set by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The New Jersey-linked woman sat shotgun while Mitchell sat behind her on the left side of the vehicle.
A witness reported hearing a holster click and said Mitchell nearly shot his own hand.

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Story summary

Mitchell, a U.S. National Guard member, allegedly threatened to shoot a woman in a black van.
The dispute arose over hairstyles and whether they complied with Army regulations set by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The New Jersey-linked woman sat shotgun while Mitchell sat behind her on the left side of the vehicle.
A witness reported hearing a holster click and said Mitchell nearly shot his own hand.