Police Officer Jamal Mitchell, age 36

Lost to gun violence on May 30, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Police Officer Jamal Mitchell had been with the Minneapolis P.D. for 2 years. On his 3rd day on the job he risked his life to rescue an elderly couple from a burning home. Thank you for your service & RIP.

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News sources:

Star Tribune: Police, family ID driver critically wounded near where MPD officer Jamal Mitchell was killed
Alpha News: New details revealed in murder of 36-year-old MPD officer Jamal Mitchell
Star Tribune: As city deals with shock, details remain sparse as to what set off chaos that claimed three lives
KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News: South Minneapolis community shaken after shooting that left officer dead, several others injured
Austin Daily Herald: Minneapolis police officer dies in ambush shooting that killed 2 others including suspected gunman - Austin Daily Herald
Police Officer Jamal Mitchell
Police officer among 2 killed in Minneapolis shooting; suspect also dead
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul: Minneapolis police officer killed in mass shooting, gunman also dead
kare11.com: 'Ambushed' officer and victim died from 'multiple gunshot wounds' in Minneapolis shooting
Star Tribune: Police officer, civilian and shooter dead, and responders wounded in Minneapolis shooting
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Also killed was:

Osman Said Jimale, age 32

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