A Minneapolis police officer responding to a shooting call was ambushed and killed Thursday when he stopped to provide aid to a man who appeared to be a victim.
MINNEAPOLIS — That man instead wound up shooting the officer, authorities said.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said authorities are still investigating and asked people to “be patient with us as we do not know all the fact yet. We want to make sure that the investigation is completed and that we’re doing it the right way.” Another officer arrived and exchanged gunfire with the shooter, who died despite life-saving efforts on the part of officers, Minneapolis Assistant Police Chief Katie Blackwell said.
Evans said he believed the shooting was isolated to the two locations and that the people in the apartment “had some level of acquaintance with each other.” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Minnesotans were feeling the trauma again of public safety officers dying when rushing to help people in need. “The city of Minneapolis lost a hero in police officer Jamal Mitchell,” Frey said. “This officer gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect and save the lives of others. His life, his service and his name will forever be remembered in the city of Minneapolis.”
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