Jamal Mitchell Obituary, Minneapolis police officer killed in ambush has been identified

Jamal Mitchell Obituary – The fallen officer in the ambush shooting in Minneapolis on Thursday has been identified as Jamal Mitchell, a father who was engaged to be married. Police officers formed a line outside Hennepin County Medical Center, where Mitchell was declared deceased.

The city of Minneapolis mourns the loss of police officer Jamal Mitchell, who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and save others. His life, service, and name will always be remembered in Minneapolis. Authorities mentioned that Mitchell was recognized for his heroic actions last year, just three days into his job. The Minneapolis Police Department shared on Facebook that Mitchell and another officer rescued an elderly couple from a house fire.

They managed to get the couple out before the house was completely engulfed in flames. Chief Brian O’Hara praised their quick actions, stating that they prevented a more tragic outcome. This incident occurred three months after the deaths of two officers and a firefighter-paramedic in Burnsville, a Minneapolis suburb, while responding to a domestic violence call.