Man who shot MPD Officer Mitchell identified
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has released the name of the third person killed at the scene on Thursday evening as Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed, 35. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension confirmed Saturday that Mohamed shot and killed Officer Jamal Mitchell.
Mohamed’s cause of death was listed as multiple gunshot wounds.
Court records show that Mohamed had a criminal history dating back to 2006, including burglary and firearms charges.
Officer Jamal Mitchell died at the hospital as a result of the shooting.
Authorities say when Mitchell arrived at an apartment building on the 2200 block of Blaisdell Avenue, he immediately started trying to save a man injured in the street. Police say that man was the suspected shooter, who then opened fire on Mitchell.
Mitchell was a 36-year-old father and was engaged. He had worked with the department since 2022.
A civilian was killed in the shooting inside the apartment. He was identified as Osman Said Jimale, 32. Another victim from the apartment building is in grave condition.
A second MPD officer was injured in the shooting and has since been released from the hospital.
Outside of the south Minneapolis apartment, another victim was found shot while in his vehicle. In addition, a Minneapolis firefighter was injured during the gunfight. However, they have both since been released from the hospital.
Resident of the apartment, Reuben Molina, says he saw Mohamed and another man leaving through the back door of the building. Shortly after, he heard a series of shots.
He only later learned that an officer was killed, along with Mohamed and Jimale. The notion that Officer Mitchell was ambushed by someone he was trying to help has left Molina shaken.
“He went to go get help the guy after he saw that he needed help, and he got out to go help him, and just to get shot. It’s a tragedy,” he said.
Members of law enforcement gathered Saturday at the spot Mitchell was killed. Mayor Frey joined them, and told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS he has met with Mitchell’s family several times already — a conversation no mayor wants to have.
“Jamal Mitchell was doing his job. Jamal Mitchell was trying to save a life. Jamal Mitchell was trying to save the particular life of the person that killed him,” he said.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said he’s working to support his officers during this difficult time.
“They’re continuing to show up and I thank God for them and I want them all to know that they are loved, they are appreciated, and they are all heroes,” he said.
The MN 100 Club has already approved a $50,000 contribution to Mitchell’s family, something the organization does to support fallen first responders’ loved ones. Additionally, the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis, Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), and the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) are collecting donations for Mitchell’s family online through the LELS Benevolent Fund. No other fundraisers for Mitchell have been verified at this time.