Jamal Mitchell : Minneapolis Police Officer Shooter Identified: Authorities Confirm Suspect

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2. Suspect in Minneapolis police officer killing identified

Authorities have identified the man suspected of fatally shooting Minneapolis police officer, Jamal Mitchell, in the Whittier neighborhood. Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed, 35, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred when police responded to a double shooting, leading to Mitchell’s ambush and death. Another man, Osman Said Jimale, was also found dead in the apartment. Two officers fired their weapons, resulting in Mohamed’s death at the scene. Mitchell, a father and soon-to-be-married man, is mourned by his loved ones. Donations are being collected for his family through verified platforms. The incident is currently under investigation by the BCA.

Man Suspected of Killing Minneapolis Police Officer Identified

Authorities have identified the man suspected of shooting and killing Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell in the Whittier neighborhood of south Minneapolis. Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed, 35, was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds in the 2100 block of Blaisdell Avenue, according to the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office.

Details of the Incident

The tragic incident occurred when police responded to reports of a double shooting in an apartment building on Blaisdell Avenue. Officer Mitchell, 36, was ambushed and fatally shot by Mohamed. Osman Said Jimale, 32, was also found dead inside the apartment, having been shot multiple times. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is awaiting ballistics testing results to confirm whether Mohamed was responsible for Jimale’s death as well.

Police Response

Minneapolis police received the call about the shooting at 5:15 p.m. Thursday. Officer Mitchell stopped to help an injured man, Mohamed, about a block away from the building. While rendering aid, Mohamed pulled out a gun and assassinated Officer Mitchell. Two other officers fired their weapons during the incident, resulting in Mohamed’s death at the scene.

Injuries and Casualties

Officer Mitchell succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, while another officer and a firefighter were also injured in the exchange of gunfire. A bystander in a vehicle was shot and hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Two other individuals inside the apartment building were found injured, with one in critical condition.

Community Support

Officer Mitchell, a father and soon-to-be groom, was well-loved in the community. The Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis, Law Enforcement Labor Services, and Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association have joined forces to collect donations for Mitchell’s family. The official donation platform, verified by the city of Minneapolis and Mitchell’s family, ensures that all proceeds will go directly to his loved ones.

Call for Donations

Donations can be made online at LELS.ORG/benevolent-fund or by mailing a check to the Law Enforcement Labor Services Benevolent Fund. The address for donations is 2700 Freeway Blvd., Suite 700, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. The incident is currently under investigation by the BCA.

Conclusion

As the community mourns the loss of Officer Mitchell, support and donations continue to pour in for his family. The tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face every day while serving and protecting their communities.