Jamal Mitchell : “3 Dead in Minneapolis Shooting: Police Officer and Suspect Killed”

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis police officer, Jamal Mitchell, tragically lost his life on Thursday when he responded to a shooting call and was ambushed while providing medical attention to a man who shot him. This shocking incident occurred in a south Minneapolis neighborhood and resulted in the deaths of the suspected gunman and another individual. A third person was gravely injured in the shooting, while a second officer and a firefighter also sustained injuries.

Assistant Police Chief Katie Blackwell described the incident as an ambush, highlighting the dangerous and volatile nature of law enforcement work. Mitchell, a dedicated father who was engaged to be married, was pronounced dead at Hennepin County Medical Center. His colleagues and fellow officers gathered outside the medical center to pay their respects and honour his memory.

Mayor Jacob Frey expressed the city’s profound loss, describing Officer Mitchell as a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and save lives. Mitchell’s courageous actions were recognized last year when he and another officer rescued an elderly couple from a house fire. The officers’ quick response prevented a potentially tragic outcome as they bravely entered the burning home to save the couple.

This devastating incident comes in the wake of a similar tragedy in the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville, where two officers and a firefighter-paramedic were killed while responding to a domestic violence call. The dangers faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty are once again brought to the forefront, underscoring the risks they take to protect their communities.