Minneapolis Officer Killed in Ambush While Providing Aid

The death of Officer Jamal Mitchell highlights ongoing challenges for a police department already struggling with recruitment and morale.

Officer Jamal Mitchell, 36, was ambushed while providing medical assistance and later died from his injuries.
The suspect, who was being aided by Mitchell, opened fire and killed the officer before being shot by police.
Four others were injured in the incident, including another officer and a firefighter, both of whom have been released from the hospital.
The Minneapolis Police Department is grappling with recruitment challenges and low morale in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder and ongoing public scrutiny.
Authorities are still piecing together the sequence of events and the motive behind the shootings.