A Minneapolis police officer was 'ambushed' and shot dead by a man he thought needed help during a shooting on May 30.
Becca Longmire is a digital news writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has previously appeared on ET Canada, Metro and the Mail Online.A Minneapolis police officer has died after being "ambushed" by a shooter he was trying to help.
The Assistant Chief confirmed a second officer received non-life-threatening injuries during the shooting, and the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene despite officers rendering first aid on them. Mayor Jacob Frey said during the news conference, "Today the city of Minneapolis lost a hero in police officer Jamal Mitchell. This officer gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect and save the lives of others."Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans added during the conference, "This is happening far too often in the state of Minnesota and something definitely needs to change.
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