Officer Jamal Mitchell : BCA Identifies Officers in Officer Jamal Mitchell Shooting

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Officer-involved shooting investigation
2. Police shooting incident in BCA investigation

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified the officers involved in the recent shooting in Minneapolis that resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including Officer Jamal Mitchell. Nick Kapinos and Luke Kittock, with years of law enforcement experience, fired their department-issued weapons during the incident. The suspect, Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed, shot and killed Officer Mitchell before being fatally shot by the officers. The investigation revealed that Mohamed also shot a bystander and another individual inside an apartment building on Blaisdell Avenue. The BCA is currently reviewing video evidence and will present its findings to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

Details of the Minneapolis Shooting Incident

Last week, a tragic shooting incident took place at an apartment building on Blaisdell Avenue in Minneapolis, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including Officer Jamal Mitchell. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified the officers involved in the shooting and provided more information about the sequence of events that unfolded on that fateful day.

Officers Involved

The officers who fired their weapons during the incident have been named as Nick Kapinos and Luke Kittock. Kapinos, a law enforcement veteran with 10 years of experience, discharged his department handgun, while Kittock, with nine years of experience, used his department rifle. Both officers are currently on critical incident leave as the investigation continues.

Sequence of Events

According to the BCA’s investigation, the incident began when officers responded to reports of a shooting at the apartment building. Officer Jamal Mitchell was the first to arrive on the scene and encountered two injured individuals, later identified as Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed and a bystander who had been shot. As Mitchell approached Mohamed, the suspect unexpectedly pulled out a gun and fatally shot the officer at close range.

Subsequent to Mitchell’s shooting, Mohamed continued to fire his weapon, prompting other officers to intervene. In the exchange of gunfire that followed, Kapinos and Kittock returned fire, ultimately incapacitating Mohamed. Despite life-saving efforts, Mohamed succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Additional Casualties

Aside from the fatalities, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office identified another individual, Osman Said Jimale, who died from gunshot wounds inside the apartment building. Furthermore, a bystander who was also shot during the incident remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition.

Investigation and Recovery

BCA personnel recovered a handgun with an extended magazine and multiple cartridge casings at the scene of the shooting. Additionally, the BCA is reviewing all available body-worn and squad car camera footage related to the incident. The agency is also investigating related shootings, including a homicide that occurred within the same apartment building at the request of the Minneapolis Police Department.

Next Steps

As the investigation progresses, the BCA will present its findings to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office for further review. More information will be disclosed to the public as additional details emerge. The community awaits justice and closure as the authorities work diligently to uncover the truth behind this tragic event.