Minnesota Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Officer Jamal Mitchell

Officers gathered to honor Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell. They laid flowers, mourned, and remembered him. Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, asked for flags to be flown at half-staff to show respect for Officer Mitchell. He was ambushed and killed while on duty. Officer Mitchell, who was 36 years old, was one of two people killed in a mass shooting in south Minneapolis on Thursday evening. The flags at the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul and Minneapolis City Hall were lowered early Friday morning. Governor Walz ordered all U.S. and Minnesota flags to be lowered at state buildings in Minnesota. He described Officer Mitchell as a dedicated public servant and hero who sacrificed his life to protect his community. Governor Walz emphasized the importance of supporting first responders and ensuring their safety while they carry out their duties. This tragic incident highlights the risks that public safety officers face when responding to emergencies. Governor Walz expressed his disbelief that such attacks have occurred multiple times in recent months. He stressed the need to prevent such ambushes and protect the lives of those who serve and protect the community. Officer Mitchell was sworn in as a Minneapolis police officer by O'Hara. Bodycam footage shows him assisting a couple at their front door before the ambush. Another police officer was injured in the shooting but has been discharged from the hospital. A firefighter also sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The identities of the suspect and the victims have not been disclosed. Officer Mitchell is the third police officer to be killed in Minnesota this year. Governor Tim Walz called for flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Officer Jamal Mitchell, who was ambushed and killed while on duty as a Minneapolis police officer.