One year ago today, Officer Jamal Mitchell made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the city of Minneapolis.
On May 30, 2024, Officer Jamal Mitchell responded without hesitation to a call for help — two people shot on the 2200 block of Blaisdell Avenue. While on route, Mitchell stopped short about two blocks from the reported address to help a pair of people lying in the road that he thought were the victims. True to his character, Mitchell rushed toward one of them, but that person turned out to be the armed suspect and opened fire, fatally wounding Mitchell.
Today, we remember Officer Mitchell’s courage, sacrifice, and service. While Officer Mitchell was an exceptional officer, he was not the exception. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who serve and in the community he gave everything to protect.
“Police officers show up every day ready to willingly serve and sacrifice their lives for the benefit of our community. Officer Jamal Mitchell made that ultimate sacrifice. Today, one year later, my hope is that everyone in our city will together recognize Officer Mitchell’s remarkable service and the sacrifice he and his family has made on behalf of the people of Minneapolis. Officer Mitchell, thank you. We miss you. We carry you with us and your service is an example for police officers everywhere. We will always remember the life you lived and the love you gave.” – Chief Brian O’Hara
“Officer Jamal Mitchell was the very best of Minneapolis,” said Mayor Jacob Frey. “A devoted partner, a loving dad, and an officer who, even in his final moments, was willing to run toward danger to help someone else. Today, we honor his memory and stand with his family, recognizing the profound impact he had on our city. His courage and selflessness will not be forgotten.”
Via Minneapolis Police Department
Thank you for doing this piece.
This opens up some wounds though, that are acutely felt a year later. I continue to be disheartened and even disgusted by some on our City Council, who continue to look for any way to blame the police, even as our employees work hard to try to do this massively difficult and dangerous job, AND even after one of ours, Officer Mitchell, is killed on the job.
How police critics on the Minneapolis City Council responded to a police officer%2��s killing
https://www.startribune.com/how-police-critics-on-the-minneapolis-city-council-responded-to-a-police-officers-killing/600371765?utm_source=gift_email
Statements made by CM Chughtai..
She added that the “violent loss of three people was traumatic for our community, and for many of our neighbors, the (law enforcement) response made it so much worse,” because many in the neighborhood didn’t know what was happening.”
* The DFL convention for Ward 10 is tomorrow, Saturday, May 31st. For so many reasons, CM Chughtai does NOT deserve to stay on the Council another four years.
Thank you for sharing the link. Appalling behavior from the left wing of our City Council. That’s a must read article, and no paywall.