MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell posthumously honored with Officer of the Year award

Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell, who died in the line of duty during his response to the 2024 Whittier neighborhood mass shooting in Minneapolis, was posthumously awarded Officer of the Year at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference.

MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell honored 1 year after being killed in the line of duty

Friday marks a year since Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell was shot and killed while responding to a mass shooting in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis.

3 fallen Minnesota police officers honored in Washington, D.C.

The names of three Minnesota police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice were read out loud as part of a candlelight vigil on Tuesday night.

MPD release bodycam footage from May 30, June 12 shootings [RAW]
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The Minneapolis Police Department on Friday released body-camera footage from the mass shooting that left Officer Jamal Mitchell dead, as well as a police shooting on June 12.

Minneapolis mass shooting: Bodycam footage released press conference [RAW]
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Minneapolis police on Friday, June 21, released bodycam footage in connection to the mass shooting in Minneapolis on May 30 that left Officer Jamal Mitchell dead. Here is that portion of the press conference.

Twins memorialize fallen Minneapolis PD officer during pregame ceremony

In a heartfelt ceremony on Wednesday night, the Minnesota Twins remembered fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell – at a game he was meant to be at.

Minneapolis mass shooting: 911 calls detail terrifying moments

Newly released 911 call transcripts from the Minneapolis mass shooting reveal the panic and chaos that unfolded in broad daylight on May 30.

Officer Mitchell memorial service in Connecticut [RAW]
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A memorial service was held for fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell in New Haven, Connecticut Monday. Officer Mitchell was killed in the line of duty while responding to a mass shooting in Minneapolis on May 30.

Officer Jamal Mitchell's great-grandmother: 'Job well done'
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MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell's 101-year-old great grandmother spoke at his memorial service in Connecticut. A public safety memorial service was held last week at Maple Grove High School for Officer Mitchell, before his body was flown to Connecticut for a private funeral service and burial.

MPD Chief on Jamal Mitchell: He 'represented all that is good' within policing
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara spoke at fallen Officer Jamal Mitchell's memorial service in New Haven, Connecticut, on Monday, saying Mitchell represented all that is good in policing.

MPD Officer Mitchell memorial service in Connecticut

A memorial service was held for fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell in New Haven, Connecticut Monday. 

Full procession for MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell
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Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell was remembered at a memorial service on June 11. A procession from Maple Grove High School to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport followed the service.

MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell's memorial service [FULL]
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Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell was remembered at a public safety memorial service on Tuesday at Maple Grove High School after being killed in the line of duty.

MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell's friends wore Nikes to service
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MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell was a sneakerhead, so his friends and even the pastor wore Nikes to his memorial service.

Jamal Mitchell 'wanted to be an officer who made an impact'
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Officer Jamal Mitchell's friend, Chris Dunker, spoke at his memorial service June 11. He talked about his experience as Mitchell's neighbor. His first impression of Mitchell was that "this guy is really outgoing." Dunker said he will miss seeing Mitchell in the front yard with his children and being greeted every time Mitchell saw him coming home.

Jamal Mitchell's friend: He's the 'hero the City of Minneapolis needed'
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Officer Luke Weatherspoon, a friend of Jamal Mitchell, spoke at his memorial service on Tuesday, saying Mitchell would always make time for his friends and was always so thoughtful. He was a hero on and off the job, with an extensive shoe collection. The day before Mitchell died, he jumped in the pool to save a child who was struggling to swim - with his beloved sneakers on. He donned his uniform proudly and took great pride in the oath he gave, Weatherspoon said. "Mitch is the hero the City of Minneapolis needed ... We must continue the legacy that he designed," Weatherspoon said. "We must continue Mitch's legacy of community engagement."

MPD Chief O'Hara awards Officer Mitchell the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart
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Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell was remembered at a memorial service on June 11. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara spoke at the memorial saying that "Jamal's memory will endure forever."

Frey: Officer Mitchell 'will be remembered as a hero ... forever'
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Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell was remembered at a memorial service on June 11. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke, thanking Mitchell's parents for such an "extraordinary hero." Frey said about Mitchell, "You lived a hero. You died a hero. And you will be remembered as a hero in our city forever."

Officer Jamal Mitchell's aunt speaks at memorial service
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Denise Raper spoke at her nephew's memorial. The service for MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell, who was killed in the line of duty, took place Tuesday.