MINNEAPOLIS— The fiancée of a Minneapolis police officer killed in shooting Last week he spoke out for the first time since his death.
“Our family is completely devastated by our recent loss,” Tori Myslajek described officer Jamal Mitchell as her ‘old partner’ said. “Jamal was our whole world.”
According to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Mitchell was ambushed and shot on May 30 by a man he was trying to provide medical aid to. The 36-year-old officer was responding to a shots fired call when he saw two injured people lying on the street. Mitchell later tried to help one of them identified as Mustafa Mohamed – when the man shot him, the BCA said. Mitchell later died in hospital. Mohamed was killed during a shootout with other officers.
a public memorial service for Mitchell is scheduled for Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Maple Grove Senior High School. Mitchell lived with his family in Maple Grove.
“His greatest joys in life were his children: Koen, 20, Jalen, 9, Kaden, 7, and little Macen, 4,” Myslajek said. “Jamal and I created a beautiful life in Minnesota, and he was deeply passionate about helping and serving the Minneapolis community. On behalf of our family and from the bottom of my heart, I thank our friends, neighbors, loved ones and the entire community for their continued support.”
Another officer, a Minneapolis firefighter and a civilian were also injured in the May 30 shooting, according to the BCA. Two people were found shot, one fatally, in a nearby apartment building, a police report said.
Mitchell was the third Minnesota police officer killed this year. Burnsville officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and city firefighter Adam Finseth, were fatally shot during a standoff in February.
