A memorial service was held on June 11 for Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell, who was killed in an ambush while responding to a shooting call. Officer Mitchell, remembered as a hero, leaves behind a fiancée and four children. The service saw an outpouring of support from the community, including remarks from Senator Amy Klobuchar and attendance by Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell. Officer Mitchell's colleagues honored him by wearing his badge number. His death highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in Minneapolis.
#Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke today about being at the memorial service for MPD officer Jamal Mitchell: "I wanted to be there to support the law enforcement community in a really tough time... Incredible tragedy, you hope it’s not something that continues to happen as… https://t.co/OftdCAkkya
A Minneapolis police officer who was killed by a man he was trying to help at the site of a shooting was memorialized Tuesday as a hero who exemplified the type of public servant the city's police force has been trying to recruit amid years of tumult. https://t.co/9rneqvnQXc
Officer Jamal Mitchell was a hero who dedicated his life to serving our community. At his memorial service, we all saw once again the enormous outpouring of support for him & his family. Now more than ever, we must stand with his loved ones, colleagues, & all first responders.
At the public memorial service for fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell, who was killed in an ambush while responding to a call. Officers are wearing Mitchell’s badge number. He leaves behind a fiancee and four children. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/oYx1wXzdiL
Memorial service set for a Minneapolis police officer killed responding to a shooting call https://t.co/xhgGsa9hsA https://t.co/58hke5bf9t