Photos: Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell honored at funeral services

Mourners gathered for a public service at Maple Grove High School for the officer, who was killed in the line of duty on May 30

June 11, 2024 at 5:21PM

The memorial service program lists those eulogizing Mitchell as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, officer and friend Luke Weatherspoon and friend Chris Dunker. Mitchell’s aunt Denise Raper is reading scripture, and the Rev. Mike Emmert is handling the opening and closing prayers.

A brief obituary included, “Jamal looked at life as an opportunity to make a difference in others’ lives. He was a proud Minneapolis police officer. He was a devoted father and enjoyed sharing his love for basketball with others.”

Click here to read more about the life of officer Jamal Mitchell.

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Elizabeth Flores

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Liz Flores, a photojournalist for the Minnesota Star Tribune for 12-plus years, previously worked at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for 8 years.

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Jeff Wheeler has been a staff photographer for the Star Tribune since 1987. He's covered a broad range of assignments ranging from the Twins and Vikings playoff runs to Far North canoe adventures in the subarctic. 

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