All articles tagged with #officer killed
A WakeMed police officer was fatally shot during a struggle in the emergency room lobby at WakeMed Garner Healthplex in North Carolina. A person of interest was taken into custody, and authorities are investigating the incident. The officer's death highlights the risks law enforcement officers face in the line of duty.
The accused gunman in a Lorain police ambush had prior citations related to a 2022 crash, and during the attack, he killed Officer Phillip Wagner and wounded two other officers before dying in a police shootout. Investigators found explosive materials in his car, and the motive remains unknown.
A 36-year-old Chicago police officer and mother was fatally shot while on duty during an investigation, with multiple arrests made at the scene; her death highlights ongoing risks faced by law enforcement in the U.S.
A shooting in Baldwin Park, California, resulted in the death of a police officer and another adult male, with a suspect in custody after firing at officers and being shot himself. The incident is under investigation by the sheriff's department.
A shooting in Baldwin Park resulted in the death of one police officer and injuries to another, with the suspect also hospitalized; the incident occurred during a response to shots fired, and the situation is ongoing.
A Minneapolis officer, Jamal Mitchell, was fatally shot in an ambush by Mustafa Mohamed while responding to a double shooting. Mohamed was later killed by another officer. The incident left three dead, including Mohamed and another man, Osman Said Jimale, and four others injured. The motivations behind the shooting remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed as the gunman who killed Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell on Thursday. Both Mohamed and Mitchell died in the gunfire, which also resulted in the death of a third person and injuries to four others. The incident occurred while Mitchell was responding to a shooting report and was ambushed while providing medical aid. An investigation is ongoing, and a donation platform has been set up to support Mitchell's family.
A Gila River police officer, Joshua Briese, was killed and another officer injured while responding to a disturbance at a house party in Santan, District 4. Following the incident, which also resulted in one civilian death and three injuries, Gila River leaders issued a ban on all dances in the community. The ban includes severe penalties for hosting or attending dances. The community mourns the loss and prays for the recovery of the injured.
An Arizona police officer, Joshua Briese, was fatally shot and another officer was injured while responding to a disturbance call at the Gila River Indian Community. Six people were shot in total, with one community member also dying from their injuries. The FBI Phoenix and Gila River Police Department are conducting a joint investigation.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner identified Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed, 35, as the shooter who killed MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell. Mohamed, who had a criminal history, died from multiple gunshot wounds. Officer Mitchell, a 36-year-old father and engaged, was trying to help Mohamed when he was ambushed and shot. Another civilian, Osman Said Jimale, was also killed, and several others were injured. The community and law enforcement are mourning Mitchell's death, with support and donations being organized for his family.
Minneapolis Officer Jamal Mitchell, hailed as a hero, was ambushed and killed by Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed while responding to a shooting. The incident left two dead, including the gunman, and four others injured. Mitchell, who had previously saved lives in a fire, was attempting to help the gunman when he was shot. The motive remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell was ambushed and killed while responding to a shooting call, leading to a chaotic situation with three dead, including the suspected gunman, and several others injured. The incident involved two crime scenes and is under investigation. Mitchell, who had been with the department for 18 months, was remembered as a hero.
A Minneapolis police officer, Jamal Mitchell, was ambushed and killed while trying to assist a gunman during a violent incident that left three people dead, including the suspect, and several others injured. The incident unfolded when police responded to a double shooting at an apartment, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The investigation is ongoing, and officials promise more details in the coming days.
A Minneapolis police officer, Jamal Mitchell, and a civilian were killed in a shooting incident on Thursday evening, with the suspect also dead. Another officer and a firefighter were injured but have been released from the hospital. The incident began with a shots fired call at an apartment complex, where Mitchell was ambushed while trying to help someone. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the case.
A mass shooting in Minneapolis on Thursday evening resulted in the deaths of three people, including Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell and the suspected gunman. Officer Mitchell was ambushed and killed while attempting to aid a victim, who turned out to be the shooter. Three others were injured, including another police officer and a firefighter. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the investigation.