Jamal Mitchell
Police Officer Jamal Mitchell was shot and killed after being ambushed while responding to a shooting call.
Just after 5:00 p.m., officers responded to a shots fired call at an apartment on 22nd Street near Blaisdell Avenue in Minneapolis. When officers arrived, the suspect fired at officers, and a gunfight ensued.
Officer Mitchell was wounded and transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. Two shooting victims were found at the scene. One was pronounced dead, and the other was in critical condition. Another officer and firefighter were wounded with non-life-threatening injuries. An innocent bystander was also shot.
The suspect was shot and killed.
Officer Mitchell had served with the Minneapolis Police Department for two years. He is survived by his son and fiancée.
On Officer Mitchell’s third day working for the Minneapolis Police Department, he rescued an elderly couple from a burning home.