Minneapolis, Minnesota – The community of Minneapolis was shaken by a tragic incident involving the shooting of a police officer late last week. The suspect responsible for the death of Minneapolis Police’s Jamal Mitchell has been identified as 35-year-old Mustafa Mohamed. The events unfolded at an apartment complex on the 2200 block of Blaisdell Avenue in the city’s south end.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Mitchell responded to a call regarding two individuals injured on the street. As Mitchell approached one of the victims, later identified as Mohamed, to assess his well-being, Mohamed unexpectedly drew a handgun and fatally shot the officer. Subsequent to the initial shooting, Mohamed continued to fire at Mitchell’s body even after backup arrived at the scene. The responding officers, with a combined 19 years of law enforcement experience, were forced to return fire, ultimately resulting in Mohamed’s death.
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) disclosed that Mohamed had used a handgun equipped with an extended magazine, which was recovered from the scene. Furthermore, the BCA is conducting an investigation into the shooting incident and a separate homicide that occurred within one of the apartments at the complex. While the agency is still analyzing the details, the two officers involved in the encounter have been placed on administrative leave as is customary in such situations.
The tragic shootings unfolded before 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, leaving the community in shock and mourning the loss of Officer Jamal Mitchell. As the investigation into the sequence of events continues, the Minneapolis Police Department and the BCA are working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The senseless violence that transpired serves as a stark reminder of the risks and dangers that law enforcement officers face daily while serving and protecting their communities. The comprehensive review being conducted by the BCA aims to shed light on the events leading up to the tragic outcome and provide closure for the affected parties. As Minneapolis mourns the loss of one of its own, the community stands united in support of law enforcement and the pursuit of justice.